In today&s art world many strange even shocking things qualify as art In this Very Short Introduction Cynthia Freeland explains why innovation & controversy are valued in the arts weaving together philosophy & art theory with many fascinating examples She discusses blood beauty culture money museums sex & politics clarifying contemporary & historical accounts of the nature function & interpretation of the arts Freeland also propels us into the future by surveying cutting-edge web sites alongside the latest research on the brain&s role in perceiving art This clear provocative book engages with the big debates surrounding our responses to art & is an invaluable introduction to anyone interested in thinking about art ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable ...

Art & the therapeutic uses of art provide older adults with valuable ways in which to express & share their feelings needs & fears & with a resource for coping with life's major changes This practical book is filled with step-by-step exercises for art therapists & other professionals to use in work with older adults either individually or in groups The author provides brief imaginative warm-ups which encourage participants to become more at ease expressing themselves creatively She offers ideas for engaging & innovative creative projects across a range of media including art music movement poetry & creative writing all of which can be adapted personalised or combined to meet the particular needs of individual participants Points to consider when working with this client group are explored & case study examples with participants' artwork are included throughout Appropriate for use with all relatively able older adults including those with depression anxiety or in the early stages of dementia this will be an invaluable tool for art therapists as well as counsellors psychotherapists social workers & carers ...

Art Therapy for Groups provides detailed guidance on how to set up & run theme-based art therapy groups & discusses factors affecting different client groups The second half of the book consists of nearly 400 themes & practical exercises to use with groups set out in sections ranging from personal work to group interactive exercises This updated second edition

Includes:: new material on race culture & diversity a chapter on recording evaluation & evidence-based practice a survey of literature on art therapy groups seventy new themes an updated international resources section Illustrated with line drawings & black-&-white photographs this book is an essential resource for people working with art therapy & personal art groups

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The most accessible & complete art therapy book ever published It is a great achievement--Shaun Mc Niff author of Art Is Medicine & Trust the Process Malchiodi's fascinating book shows how modern art therapy is being employed as a potent health-care intervention--Larry Dossey MD author of Prayer Is Good Medicine & Healing Words Newly updated & revised this authoritative guide shows you how to use art therapy to guide yourself & others on a special path of personal growth insight & transformation Cathy A Malchiodi a leading expert in the field gives you step-by-step instructions for stimulating creativity & interpreting the resulting art pieces This encouraging & effective method can help you & others recover from pain & become whole again The Art Therapy Sourcebook will help you Find relief from overwhelming emotions Recover from traumatic losses Reduce their stress levels Discover insights about yourself Experience personal growth ...

As the emotional components of physical illnesses become more recognised there is a renewed interest in the potential of art therapy to help patients come to terms with injury pain & terminal & life-long conditions A wide range of experienced art therapists describe their work & its benefits to a variety of groups including those with cancer debilitating conditions such as myalgic encephalopathy (ME) & ulcerative colitis Physical conditions in combination with other factors such as homelessness or learning disabilities & children with life-long & chronic conditions are also covered The book

Includes:: discussion of spiritual & philosophical issues when mortality is faced life change & adjustment issues practical considerations & which models of practice art therapists find most helpful with various groups This will be essential reading for arts therapists & students as well as for professionals with an interest in psychological issues & wellbeing for patients with physical illness or long term conditions such as psychotherapists & counsellors complementary therapists doctors nurses & other healthcare professionals

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Colour your stress away with 100 beautifully drawn mosaics & azulejos in the latest instalment of the Art Therapy series The stunning ...

A guide to twelve children's art workshops by one of the world's most innovative facilitators & best-selling bookmakers Art Workshops for Children is a guide for parents & teachers to organize & execute artistic workshops for children 12 workshops are featured each offering a list of materials needed a step-by-step guide to facilitation practical tips illustrated examples & photos of workshops in progress The workshops are designed to spark children's imaginations champion group bonding & give visually pleasing results
- with no artistic ability required Tried & tested around the world by children of all ages Perfect for organizing group events at home in schools at parties at museums
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Hall's consummate history is not just the story of the evolution of one of the world's great collections The book is also a through-the-keyhole insight into the shifting tastes good or bad of 1000 years of monarchs- The Times The Royal Collection is the last great collection formed by the European monarchies to have survived into the twenty-first century Containing over a million artworks & objects it covers all aspects of the fine & decorative arts from paintings by Rembrandt & Michelangelo to grand sculpture Faberge eggs & some of the most exquisite furniture ever made The Royal Collection also offers a revealing insight into the history of the British monarchy from William the Conqueror to Queen Elizabeth II recording the tastes & obsessions of kings & queens over the past 500 years With unprecedented access to the royal residences of St James' Palace Windsor Castle & Buckingham Palace Art Passion & Power traces the history of this national institution from the Middle Ages to the present day exploring how royalty used the arts to strengthen their position as rulers by divine right & celebrating treasures from the Crown Jewels to the " Abraham" tapestries in Hampton Court Palace Author Michael Hall examines the monarchy's response to changing attitudes to the arts & sciences during the Enlightenment & celebrates the British monarchy's role in the democratisation of art in the modern world Packed with glimpses of rarely seen artworks Art Passion & Power is a visual treat for all art enthusiasts Accompanying the BBC television series & a major exhibition at the Royal Academy Art Passion & Power is the definitive statement on the British monarchy's treasures of the art world ...

The definitive must-have guide to pursuing an art career-the fully revised & updated edition of Art Work now in its fourteenth printing shares the tools artists of all levels need to make it in this highly competitive field Originally published in 2009 Art Work was the first practical guide to address how artists can navigate the crucial business & legal aspects of a fine art career But the rules have changed since then due to the proliferation of social media increasing sophistication of online platforms & ever more affordable digital technology Artists have never had to work so hard to distinguish themselves-including by making savvy decisions & forging their own paths Now Heather Bhandari with over fifteen years of experience as a director of the popular Chelsea gallery Mixed Greens & Jonathan Melber a former artsentertainment lawyer & director of an art e-commerce startup advise a new generation of artists on how to make it in the art world In this revised & updated edition Bhandari & Melber show artists how to tackle a host of new challenges How do you diversify income streams to sustain a healthy art practice? How can you find an alternative to the gallery system? How do you review a license agreement? What are digital marketing best practices? Also included are new"es from over thirty arts professionals updated commission legal templates organizational tips tax information & advice for artists who don't make objects An important resource for gallerists dealers art consultants artist-oriented organizations & artists alike Art Work is the resource that all creative entrepreneurs in the art world turn to for advice ...

Imbue your magic with the intelligence of an owl with the Artemis wand available from Nemesis Nows Alator Giftware range Twisting brown wood curls up from the tip of this enchanted wand before forming a knot at the top from which an owl peers Their white face circled with brown feathers they look around them with eyes betraying a preternatural intelligence Cast in the finest resin before being lovingly h&-painted why not unite this wand with Dernwyn Argan or Arm&- & keep them in the Stump of Magic? ...