I have done a considerable amount of research since I last blogged about my dissertation. And I have also made a start on the sections - I have written pieces for the intro, first, second and third section.
I have a lot of sources looking at different processes that art therapy and contemporary have in common as well as how contemporary art itself can be influential and therapeutic. And lots more!
Right now I NEED to focus on getting some contemporary art examples to back up my points and quotes - I have some in mind so I will spend the rest of the afternoon filling in some of the gaps and collecting artist examples :)
Feeling positive.
Tuesday, 30 July 2013
Wednesday, 17 July 2013
themes/structure
I have been considering the structure of my dissertation and perhaps the work shall follow the theme of both factual and emotional examples of art therapy and it's connection to art.
For example - theme:
Looking at the use of art therapy in a medical sense.
Look at the connections between art psychotherapy and therapy itself.
Different artistic methods used in therapy to help patients e.g. performance, music, free association etc. (looking at journals)
Examples of how contemporary art has been affected by the artist mentality.
The sanctuary of art for the artist.
Art produced from trauma.
For example - theme:
Looking at the use of art therapy in a medical sense.
Look at the connections between art psychotherapy and therapy itself.
Different artistic methods used in therapy to help patients e.g. performance, music, free association etc. (looking at journals)
Examples of how contemporary art has been affected by the artist mentality.
The sanctuary of art for the artist.
Art produced from trauma.
New Stage
Making notes on contemporary art books
Also references online
And looking for more books that I can find about the relationship between art therapy and contemporary art.
Make notes!!!!!!!
Think about topics and paragraphs.
Think about titles.
Also references online
And looking for more books that I can find about the relationship between art therapy and contemporary art.
Make notes!!!!!!!
Think about topics and paragraphs.
Think about titles.
Tuesday, 2 July 2013
NEXT STAGE
Research tomorrow > University library.
Subjects to study:
> Art therapy as a treatment.
> Artists that use art as a therapy
> Expressionism*
> Contemporary art in relation to art therapy
> Rorschach*
> Artists that create art based around their experiences.
> Poetry and art
> Stream of Consciousness/ Free Association
> Art as self-expression
(Rather old examples so just summarise)
Subjects to study:
> Art therapy as a treatment.
> Artists that use art as a therapy
> Expressionism*
> Contemporary art in relation to art therapy
> Rorschach*
> Artists that create art based around their experiences.
> Poetry and art
> Stream of Consciousness/ Free Association
> Art as self-expression
(Rather old examples so just summarise)
NEW SUBJECT
I have decided to focus on a new subject - something that I can become more interested in.
SUBJECT: art therapy/art used as therapy
I want to look at artists that use art to express themselves, to help deal with psychological issues and discover their identity.
This subject interests me as I have always looked at the psychological reasons why I create things as an artist - I feel like my identity, the way I view the world and my emotions control how my art is formed.
(I felt a little bad that I had changed my concept - yet my first concept was something that I felt I should be doing, I felt like I was forcing a concept when I need to find something that I can really sink my teeth into and something that really interests me).
I have always focused on self-expression e.g. abstract paintings, symbolism, work relating to my emotions, poetry etc. So this seems like it would be a natural subject to focus on.
ADVICE (from James): I would say you need to emphasise 'contemporary' art, as all your examples are rather old.
So basically work on finding more modern examples of art therapy used in contemporary art.
SUBJECT: art therapy/art used as therapy
I want to look at artists that use art to express themselves, to help deal with psychological issues and discover their identity.
This subject interests me as I have always looked at the psychological reasons why I create things as an artist - I feel like my identity, the way I view the world and my emotions control how my art is formed.
(I felt a little bad that I had changed my concept - yet my first concept was something that I felt I should be doing, I felt like I was forcing a concept when I need to find something that I can really sink my teeth into and something that really interests me).
I have always focused on self-expression e.g. abstract paintings, symbolism, work relating to my emotions, poetry etc. So this seems like it would be a natural subject to focus on.
ADVICE (from James): I would say you need to emphasise 'contemporary' art, as all your examples are rather old.
So basically work on finding more modern examples of art therapy used in contemporary art.
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