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'Fascinating in itself, it belongs in the history of ideas, and the history of medicine.' -Professor Mary Douglas (Cultural Theorist and Anthropologist) 'Her work is a rich tapestry weaving together elements of medical and psychiatric history, art history, as well as contributing to the history of psychoanalysis and its reception in Britian...art therapy emerges as the site where these hugely influential cultural discoursers are knitted together.' -David Lomas (Art Historian)
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The phrase art therapy was first coined in 1942, the author of this book traces its origins back to the latter part of the 18th century, when working with images was used as a moral treatment, charting its development up to 1966. This text charts the development of art therapy up to 1966 and looks towards the uncertain future. It covers the philosophy of art therapy, the way attitudes to insanity have changed, Surrealism, and Britain's first therapeutic community.
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