Art as Medicine

Creating a Therapy of the Imagination

Shaun McNiff

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Shambhala Publications Inc
02 December 1992

History of Art & Design Styles; Psychotherapy; Popular psychology

Art as medicine shows how art therapies help the imagination, and the individual, to heal and be renewed in a natural process.

A pioneering art therapist extolls the arts as a powerful tool in psychotherapy, describing how activating the imagination can heal the mind, heart, and soul

The medicine of the artist, like that of the shaman, arises from his or her relationship to ""familiars""-the themes, methods, and materials that interact with the artist through the creative process.

""Whenever illness is associated with loss of soul,"" writes Shaun McNiff, ""the arts emerge spontaneously as remedies, soul medicine.""

Art as Medicine demonstrates how the imagination heals and renews itself through this natural process. Author Shaun McNiff describes his pioneering methods of art therapy-including interpretation through performance and storytelling, creative collaboration, and dialoguing with images-and the ways in which they can revitalize both psychotherapy and art itself.

By: Shaun McNiff
Imprint: Shambhala Publications Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 346g
ISBN: 9780877736585
ISBN 10: 0877736588
Pages: 248
Publication Date: 02 December 1992
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Shaun McNiff is internationally recognized as a founder and leading figure in the arts and healing field. University Professor at Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, he is past president of the American Art Therapy Association and the author of several other books including Art As Medicine, Trust the Process, and Creating with Others .

Reviews for Art as Medicine: Creating a Therapy of the Imagination

This well-written book shows brilliantly the interplay between soul and sacred, art and shamanism, sickness and health. It is a mature product, combining lucid philosophy with hands-on experience, and contains profound insights into the human psyche. --Intuition <br> The fast-growing field of expressive arts therapy recognizes Shaun McNiff to be its most perceptive pioneer and articulate teacher. Art As Medicine clearly displays his gifts and solidly confirms his reputation. --James Hillman