Explore Yourself Through Art: pracl GT Using Drawing Painting Modeling Masks Collages forpers Growth Problem

by Vicky Barber

Written by an experienced art therapist, Explore Yourself Through Art is the first pracatical guide to self-directed art therapy. This accessible and informative handbook offers a wide range of exercises and fascinating activities for the mind and body. Discover the benefits

* Automatic drawing-how scribbling can loosen your inhibitions
* Clay modeling-and it's effects on suppressed emotions and anxieties
* Masks-a powerful communication tool
* Understanding your dreams-the key to self-knowledge and self-esteem

Including guidelines to interpretation, how to tailor activities to your special needs, and coping with loss, depression, trauma, and addiction through art, this is a vital resource for anyone in search of inventive ways to resolve issues, foster change, and make informed life choices.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction

160 pages, Paperback

First published October 29, 2002

Reviews

[Tasneem Zafer · Rating 5 out of 5]

the magical word that can truly change your whole life is "ART" !!!
seriously can't live without it!
it provides 40 enlightning art exercises for freeing your subconscious, coping with life's challenges, and discovering YOU!!
to all of us students in training, kindergarten teachers and everyone else. if you could get hold of a copy from pioneer house library located in alshola center or you know somebody who owns a copy, then I will certainly recommend you read it!

[Alyssa Greatbanks · Rating 1 out of 5]

I don't even know how to describe it. First thing, right at the beginning they tell you that you don't need any fancy materials, but then through the whole book they want you to use special papers, etc.

The exercises also were a bit on the odd side.

[Nojood Alsudairi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Now i need to explore!