Psychoanalysts have long been fascinated with creative artists; but have paid far less attention to the men and women who motivate; stimulate; and captivate them. The Muse counters this trend with nine original contributions from distinguished psychoanalysts; art historians; and literary scholarsmdash;one for each of the nine muses of classical mythologymdash;that explore the muses of disparate artists; from Nicholas Poussin to Alison Bechdel.The Muse breaks new ground; pushing the traditional conceptualization of muses by considering the roles of spouse; friend; rival; patron; therapistmdash;even a late psychoanalytic theoristmdash;in facilitating creativity. Moreover; they do so not only by providing inspiration; but also by offering the artist needed material and emotional support; tolerating competitive aggression; promoting reflection and insight; and eliciting awe; anxiety and gratitude.Integrating art history and literary criticism with a wide spectrum of contemporary psychoanalytic perspectives; The Muse is essential reading for psychoanalysts and psychotherapists interested in the relationships that enhance and support creative work. Fully interdisciplinary; it is also accessible to readers in the fields of art; art history; literature; memoir; and film. The Muse sheds new light on that most mysterious dyad; the artist and musemdash;and thus on the creative process itself.
2016-08-10 2016-08-10File Name: B01K6CVFWI
Review
