Creative block: A brief inquiry

Crosson, Carrie W.

doi:10.1016/0197-4556(82)90003-x

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“…She does not consider that the production of art objects can itself contain blocks and resistances. Crosson (1982) investigated blocks in practising artists and writers. Creative blocks fell into a number of categories: (1) pressure from outside, (2) emotional problems and stress, (3) need for renewal after a period of activity, (4) lack of self-discipline, (5) illness and fatigue.…”

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Art as a Defence Mechanism Against Creativity

Mann

1990

Brit J Psychotherapy

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This paper takes clinical examples to explore the idea that paintings made during the course of therapy may be used by the client's defence mechanisms so that the picture and picturemaking process are utilised against expression of creativity. It is argued that art is not inherently creative but is subject to the same processes of resistance and defence as encountered in other areas of the client's life and therapy. Some of the literature is reviewed followed by clinical examples. The conclusion drawn is that once resistance has been interpreted new layers of creativity become available to the client.

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