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An 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.

Art Is a Way of Knowing: A Guide to

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      Publisher Shambhala Publications Inc
      Published 11 April 1995
      ISBN-13 9781570620782
      978-1570620782
      ISBN-10 1570620784
      Also in:
      Art & Photography Theory of art Health & Wellbeing Popular psychology Mind, body, spirit: thought and practice Self Help & Mindfulness

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      An 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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