Painting

Häftad, Engelska, 2023

AvFrancisco Javier Saavedra-Macías,Samuel Arias-Sánchez,Ana Rodríguez-Gómez

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Painting is one of humanity’s oldest creative practices. In recent decades, there has been an increasing amount of scientific evidence on the use of such practices in the promotion of physical and psychological health. In the field of public health, painting has proven an effective and efficient resource for maintaining or improving human wellbeing.The first publication of its kind, this latest instalment in the Arts for Health series presents painting as a healing tool for all ages. Offering practical tips for how the health benefits of painting can be accessed through individual and home practice as well as through community events such as workshops, Saavedra, Arias-Sánchez and Rodríguez-Gómez delve into the myriad of benefits that painting can provide.Easily digestible for interested general readers, as well as for busy health and social care practitioners looking to enhance care environments, Painting serves as a succinct, engaging, and informative guide on how this creative practice can help improve or maintain health and wellbeing, both within and outside of professional settings.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2023-08-15
Mått138 x 216 x 13 mm
Vikt205 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieArts for Health
Antal sidor152
FörlagEmerald Publishing Limited
ISBN9781804553558

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Francisco Javier Saavedra-Macías is Associate Professor in the Department of Experimental Psychology at the University of Seville, Spain.Samuel Arias-Sánchez is Associate Professor in Behavioral Sciences Methodology at the Department of Experimental Psychology at the University of Seville, Spain.Ana Rodríguez-Gómez works as a visual artist and illustrator and has been organizing and teaching painting workshops for over 20 years.

Chapter 1. Psychosocial foundations of painting Chapter 2. Painting as a tool to promote health and well-being: rationale and empirical evidence Chapter 3. Popular painting workshops Chapter 4. Intervention with undocumented migrants Chapter 5. Promoting mental health recovery in a contemporary art museum Chapter 6. Conclusions Annex 1. Indicators of best practice in artistic interventions Annex 2. Further on-line resources

This is a book beautifully written for readers eager to learn more about health humanities. With a focus on creative practices and well-being, this book describes and explains the positive impact that painting can have on people’s cognitive function, social interaction, emotional regulation and psychological well-being. For practitioners, this book offers valuable examples of painting workshops delivered in different contexts and with different populations. Overall, this is a must-read book for those interested in painting as an intervention for well-being.