Art as therapy with children - Hardcover

Kramer, Edith

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0805233970 ISBN 13: 9780805233971

Publisher: Schocken Books, 1971

Synopsis

A classic in the field & one which may have inspired many to become art therapists, this eminently readable volume is ideal for acquainting students with some of the fundamental ideas in the field. Subjects such as a sense of identity, feelings of emptiness, interpretation of reality, ambivalence, aggression, defenses, & sublimation are discussed as Edith Kramer's eloquent words capture the interplay between child, artwork & therapist, bringing to life the fast-moving events in an artroom peopled by emotionally disturbed children. Kramer has a deep knowledge of psychoanalysis, skill & intuition as an artist & the humane love of a born teacher. In one reviewer's opinion, her book's discussion of sublimination, art & defense, aggression & the role of the art therapist have not been surpassed by later volumes or other authors. Richly documented with case material & abundantly illustrated, this book offers inspiration not only to fledgling clinicians, but to any one working with children who wishes to understand how & why art can have such a profound effect. Edith Kramer is a practicing artist & educator who has worked with disturbed, handicapped & normal children in a variety of settings. She is currently adjunct professor of art therapy at NYU.

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About the Author:

Edith Kramer's profoundly wise volume offers inspiration and genuine assistance to the fledgling clinician as well as to anyone else working with children who wishes to understand how and why art can have such a profound effect. Clinicians working now in the face of such obstacles are in even greater need of the insights and observations in this book. They will be led to understand why the art in art therapy can be so effective.

About this edition

• Publisher: Schocken Books
• Publication date: 1971
• ISBN 10: 0805233970
• ISBN 13: 9780805233971
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 254