Abstract Imagery in Art Therapy: What Does it Mean?

Abstract

There are times, either when the client initially comes to art therapy or at a later stage, that he or she will produce abstract imagery. Rarely can this phenomenon be attributed to any one cause; rather, it is usually the result of several motivation factors occurring simultaneously. The author explores some of these factors and presents examples of abstract imagery produced by patients who participated in art therapy while in an acute inpatient psychiatric hospital. The examples illustrate that abstract imagery can serve not only a defensive purpose, but also a progressive function, as well.

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