Contemporary Practice in Studio Art Therapy

<p><em>Contemporary Practice in Studio Art Therapy</em> discovers where studio practice stands in the profession today and reflects on how changing social political and economic contexts have influenced its ethos and development. </p><p>This is the first UK volume devoted to studio art therapy and the writers explore what is meant by a studio approach and how they are adapting art-based practices in radical new ways and settings. It comprises three parts – <em>Part I: Frames of reference</em> explores how particular social cultural and political contexts have led to the discourses within practice;<em> Part II: Models of practice</em> gives accounts of current studio art therapy practice describing rationale for working methods and providing a resource for practitioners; <em>Part III: Curating exhibiting and archiving </em>considers how the display and disposal of artworks particularly relevant to studio approaches may be thought about and implemented. The book includes chapters from North American authors who illustrate a trajectory of practice that has the potential to point to future developments. </p><p>The book will be essential reading for practitioners and students who are interested in taking a fresh perspective on art therapy and will be encouraged by new ways of thinking about the studio approach in today’s changing world.</p>