Main description:

1. Relates the fundamental principles of the interdependent disciplines of Psychology, Art, and Creativity together in one resource in a clear and accessible way. 2. Will be accompanied by extensive online content developed by the author for her own MOOC, including quizzes, reflection exercises, videos, resources, further readings and other valuable tools that can help them connect deeply with the content. 3. Designed for use on courses focusing on the Psychology of Art, Creativity, or Art Therapy.

Contents:

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1: Psychology

Chapter 2: What is Art?

Chapter 3: Creativity

Chapter 4: Art and Healing

Chapter 5: Creativity and Mental Illness

Chapter 6: Personality and Art

Chapter 7: Perceptual Processing of Art

Chapter 8: Cognitive Processing of Art

Chapter 9: Emotional Processing of Art

Chapter 10: Social Psychology and Art

Index