A Study of the Psychodynamics of the Art Work of a Nine-Year-Old Behavior Problem Boy

Naumburg, Margaret

doi:10.1097/00005053-194501000-00005

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Drawing As a "Projective Technique" II Clinical Use1

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“…In general, the theory assumes that the drawing serves as a form of mental catharsis whereby the child works out his difficulties. The leading exponent of this point of view is Naumburg (223,224,225,226,227,228,229), who has set forth her theories very lucidly and illustrated them by means of a series of detailed case studies. Several of these articles were later republished in monograph form (230).…”

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Studies in the psychology of children's drawings: II 1928-1949.

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1950

Psychological Bulletin

104

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The following trends are noted: (1) upsurge of interest in projective techniques; (2) with reference to developmental aspects, an interest shift from broad considerations to details of line, form, etc., and media, e.g., clay and finger-painting; (3) increased concern with methodology particularly among those in the field of tests and measurements; (4) Increased utilization of the drawings in studies in general psychology, e.g., visual perception and visual memory. 330-item bibliography.

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