The Psychology of Artists and the Arts

by Edward W. L. Smith, Edward W.L. Smith, Edward W.L. Smith

This book offers the first comprehensive examination of the psychodynamic theories of artistic creativity and the arts. Neither oversimplifying the complexity of these theories, nor bogging down in pedantic discourse, it honors the depth and richness of the work of Freud, Adler, Kris, Reich, Jung, and several lesser-known theorists, while making their theories readily accessible to the educated reader.

After discussing the role of theory,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786468130
• ISBN13: 9780786468133
• Release Date: April 2012
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 199 Pages
• Weight: 0.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher