Art Is a Way of Knowing: A Guide to Self-Knowledge and Spiritual Fulfillment through CreativityAn expert in art therapy offers this “wonderful” guide “for anyone, artistic or not, who is interested in using art to know more about himself or herself” (Library Journal) Making art—giving form to the images that arise in our mind's eye, our dreams, and our everyday lives—is a form of spiritual practice through which knowledge of ourselves can ripen into wisdom. This book offers encouragement for everyone to explore art-making in this spirit of self-discovery—plus practical instructions on material, methods, and activities, such as ways to: • Discover a personal myth or story • Recognize patterns and themes in one's life • Identify and release painful memories • Combine journaling and image making • Practice the ancient skill of active imagination • Connect with others through sharing one's art works Interwoven with this guidance is the intimate story of the author's own journey as a student, art therapist, teacher, wife, mother, and artist—and, most of all, as a woman who discovered a profound and healing connection with her soul through making art. |
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User Review - taletreader - LibraryThingI would recommend it for an art therapy class or if you're definitely interested in techniques related to art therapy, but maybe not so much if you just want something to casually pick up and read ... Read full review
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User Review - Not Available - Book VerdictAn art therapist and member of the art therapy faculty at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Allen gives excellent instructions on using image-making as a way to understand personal fears ... Read full review
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| Title | Art Is a Way of Knowing: A Guide to Self-Knowledge and Spiritual Fulfillment through Creativity |
| Author | Pat B. Allen |
| Publisher | Shambhala Publications, 1995 |
| ISBN | 0834823268, 9780834823266 |
| Length | 224 pages |
| Subjects | › › Body, Mind & Spirit / Healing / General Psychology / Creative Ability Self-Help / Creativity |
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