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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... says: “The necessity for art to transform its goals and become accountable in the planetary whole is incompatible with aesthetic attitudes still predicated on the late-modernist assumption that art has no 'useful' role to play in the ...
... says: “The necessity for art to transform its goals and become accountable in the planetary whole is incompatible with aesthetic attitudes still predicated on the late-modernist assumption that art has no 'useful' role to play in the ...
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... says that the image never comes to harm us, and I agree. Our fears exist to protect us from what we imagine to be harmful. We need to respect their purpose, to see our fears without allowing them to control the great potential of the ...
... says that the image never comes to harm us, and I agree. Our fears exist to protect us from what we imagine to be harmful. We need to respect their purpose, to see our fears without allowing them to control the great potential of the ...
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... says on the package. I buy a student grade of watercolor paper and use it for drawing in pastels and painting in acrylics. I like it because its cheap and heavy. If art stores seem intimidating, try a school supply store. Supply ...
... says on the package. I buy a student grade of watercolor paper and use it for drawing in pastels and painting in acrylics. I like it because its cheap and heavy. If art stores seem intimidating, try a school supply store. Supply ...
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... says it is finished. Usually, I have forgotten the intention while I am immersed in working. When I sit back and look at the image, I recall the intention, and through focusing my attention I get an idea of what, if anything, I need to ...
... says it is finished. Usually, I have forgotten the intention while I am immersed in working. When I sit back and look at the image, I recall the intention, and through focusing my attention I get an idea of what, if anything, I need to ...
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... says. Working in this way forms a relationship to the energy of the subject. Drawing can be a celebration of the ponderous energy of a granite mountain or the simple curving line of a tree that puts you back in touch with the miracle of ...
... says. Working in this way forms a relationship to the energy of the subject. Drawing can be a celebration of the ponderous energy of a granite mountain or the simple curving line of a tree that puts you back in touch with the miracle of ...
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Art Is a Way of Knowing: A Guide to Self-Knowledge and Spiritual Fulfillment ... Pat B. Allen No preview available - 1995 |
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