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Art Is a Way of Knowing by Pat B. Allen

Art Is a Way of Knowing

A Guide to Self-Knowledge and Spiritual Fulfillment through Creativity

A Guide to Self-Knowledge and Spiritual Fulfillment through Creativity

By Pat B. Allen

By Pat B. Allen

By Pat B. Allen

By Pat B. Allen

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Apr 11, 1995 | ISBN 9781570620782

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Apr 11, 1995 | ISBN 9780834823266

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    About Art Is a Way of Knowing

    Making art—giving form to the images that arise in our mind’s eye, our dreams, and our everyday lives—is a form of spiritual practice through which knowledge of ourselves can ripen into wisdom. This book offers encouragement for everyone to explore art making in this spirit of self-discovery—plus practical instructions on material, methods, and activities such as ways to:

       •  Discover a personal myth or story
       •  Recognize patterns and themes in one’s life
       •  Identify and release painful memories
       •  Combine journaling and image making
       •  Practice the ancient skill of active imagination
       •  Connect with others through sharing one’s art works


    Interwoven with this guidance is the intimate story of the author’s own journey as a student, art therapist, teacher, wife, mother, and artist—and, most of all, as a woman who discovered a profound and healing connection with her soul through making art.

    About Art Is a Way of Knowing

    Making art—giving form to the images that arise in our mind’s eye, our dreams, and our everyday lives—is a form of spiritual practice through which knowledge of ourselves can ripen into wisdom. This book offers encouragement for everyone to explore art making in this spirit of self-discovery—plus practical instructions on material, methods, and activities such as ways to:

       •  Discover a personal myth or story
       •  Recognize patterns and themes in one’s life
       •  Identify and release painful memories
       •  Combine journaling and image making
       •  Practice the ancient skill of active imagination
       •  Connect with others through sharing one’s art works

    Interwoven with this guidance is the intimate story of the author’s own journey as a student, art therapist, teacher, wife, mother, and artist—and, most of all, as a woman who discovered a profound and healing connection with her soul through making art.

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    Product Details

    Category: Personal Growth | Philosophy | Psychology

    Paperback | $19.95
    Published by Shambhala
    Apr 11, 1995 | 6 x 9 | ISBN 9781570620782

    Category: Personal Growth | Philosophy | Psychology

    Ebook | $15.99
    Published by Shambhala
    Apr 11, 1995 | 224 Pages | ISBN 9780834823266

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    Praise

    "Allen has produced a wonderful book for anyone, artistic or not, who is interested in using art to know more about himself or herself."—Elizabeth Caulfield Felt, Washington State University, Pullman, Library Journal

    "Art Is A Way of Knowing has a practical, hands on, and experiential feel to it. It is like a guide book or a manual for those interested in self-exploration through creative activity. Allen persistently invites the reader to join her. I found her to be an encouraging and competent guide."—American Journal of Art Therapy



    "Finally, a self-help book that is true to the passionate and turbulent movements of the soul in the process of creation."—Shaun McNiff, Ph.D., author of Art as Medicine

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