Clayworks in art therapy : plying the sacred circle / David Henley.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Henley, David (David R.)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Art therapy.

Modeling--Therapeutic use.

Modeling.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (224 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London : Jessica Kingsley, 2002.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book explores the history, theory and techniques of claywork in eliciting therapeutic outcomes. Vignettes and case material explain and expand the text, which interweaves an appreciation of clay in art with many practical suggestions for its use in therapy. The author offers a new and holistic approach to claywork.

Contents:

Intro

Clayworks in Art Therapy: Plying the Sacred Circle

Contents

Acknowledgments

Preface

Note on How to Use the Book

1. Devising the Claywork Experience

2. Methodology

3. Clay and its Processes

4. Alternative Clays

5. Ceramic Techniques and Processes

6. Techniques in Figurative Sculpture

7. Developmental Considerations in Clayworks

8. Figurative Sculpture and Case Material

9. Claywork and Group Process

10. Claywork in the Community

11. The Ceramic Vessel

12. The Functional Form in Art Therapy

13. The Culminating Fire

Glossary

Bibliography

Subject Index

Author Index.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781283904445

1283904446

9781417501601

141750160X

9781846423185

184642318X

OCLC:

567981203