Drawing as Therapy

Know Yourself Through Art

The School of Life

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English

The School of Life Press
06 May 2021

Art & design styles: Arts & Crafts style; Painting & paintings; Drawing & drawings; Popular philosophy; Popular psychology

"One of the difficulties with how our minds work is that we often cannot quite clearly see or know what is inside us. Art therapists have a longstanding tradition of prescribing image-making to prompt expression of feelings, often by asking people to draw, paint, or sculpt ""how you feel."" It is one of the fundamental approaches in the field that distinguishes art therapy from verbal techniques that ask people to simply talk about their emotions.

Author Erica Jong once wrote that imagery is a form of emotional shorthand. This could be interpreted to mean that while we may use paragraphs of prose to describe an emotional experience, images allow us to communicate simply and directly. At its core, art therapy embraces the paradigm that creating images cuts to the chase when it comes to expressing feelings.

The point is not to draw well. But to draw with authenticity. This is specifically a book for people who can't draw..."

By: The School of Life
Imprint: The School of Life Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 180mm,
ISBN: 9781912891597
ISBN 10: 191289159X
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 06 May 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

The School of Life is a global organisation helping people lead more fulfilled lives. Through our range of books, gifts and stationery we aim to prompt more thoughtful natures and help everyone to find fulfilment. The School of Life Press brings together the thinking and ideas of the School of Life creative team under the direction of series editor, Alain de Botton. Their books share a coherent, curated message that speaks with one voice: calm, reassuring and sane.