Do people who work in Art psychologicaly "different" ?

Answer 1

I believe that we are. The rest of the world seems to believe it, too.

Because of all of the self expression, and the continual idea flow of thinking something 'unique and different', the toll is that you no longer think like the rest of the people.

We strive to be different, not to be accepted. We want to be separated, and so we become eccentric.

So yes, I belive that artists (of all types) are psychologically different.

Answer 2

Art therapy is different from traditional therapy in that it helps the client see what may be troubling them in ways not dealt with by non-artistic types. Creativity occurs in the right hemisphere of the brain [talk therapy may overlook right-brain information]. As we're all different from each other artistic-creative people may seem odd [different] to people incapable of abstract thinking.

Some art therapists prefer a Jungian Psychology overview. They may use archetypes, symbols, color preferences, texture - helping clients view issues more holistically [not just what might have happened to them, growing up]. Some clients find working with art is very useful in helping them overcome barriers [vs. merely verbalizing experiences].

To be an effective Art Therapist one must themselves be artisitic in how they view the world. Doesn't mean they must be an artist, selling their works, just that they must be more right-brained than left-brained in mastering challenges. Left-brained is analytical while right-brained is creative. We all use both sides of the brain, just that one will be predominately used as a general rule. There are some who process in whole-brained patterns vs. right or left. Whole-brained thinkers likely continue to be in the minority.

The brain is like other parts of the body where the more we use a muscle, for instance, the stronger it becomes. The more one uses their brain's right or left hemisphere, the stronger it gets, too. There are many good books on the subject - including on Art Therapy techniques.

You've used the term Art Psychology. That may differ from Art Therapy in today's fields of practice. When I was in college it was required to have a degree in Visual Arts and/or Fine Arts to do post-graduate Art Therapy work [likewise probable in Art Psychology]. Degree program studies would likely include in-depth courses in Art and in Psychology.

Answer 3

Most of the famous ones were clinically crazy. Take a look at Dali and tell me that guy wan't psychologically "different." One can be sane in the business though. Just be ready to take drugs.

Answer 4

art to many people is a way of expressing oneself. meaning all people are artists, some people sing, others paint, some write and others dance. we are all very different, the way we express ourselves is different, so ya, well i think so.

Answer 5

yes they are more creative and have a More open mind and are more Intellingent =]

takes one to know one