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Body High : Death, Drugs, and Eva Hesse.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Donnelly, Ryann.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Grief.
- Art therapy.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (0 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- New York : Watkins Media, 2025.
- Summary:
- The book explores themes of grief, addiction, and recovery through the lens of personal experience and art history. The author reflects on the impact of addiction on relationships, using the death of a loved one as a central narrative. Through a deep engagement with artworks by female artists such as Eva Hesse and Alina Szapocznikow, the author examines how art can serve as a therapeutic outlet and a means of externalizing pain. The discussion extends to societal issues, including the opioid crisis, systemic racism, and the emotional toll of the COVID-19 pandemic. This work delves into the transformative power of art and care practices, offering insights into healing and resilience. Intended for readers interested in art, mental health, and contemporary social issues. Generated by AI.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- ISBN:
- 9781915672889
- 1915672880
- OCLC:
- 1511105529
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