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-Basic introduction to Art and PsychologyProfessor: Javier Mendez @ George Brown College

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General Concept of Art

Realism Formalism Abstract Art Instrumentalism Expressionism

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Realism
In the visual arts is the depiction of subjects as they appear in everyday life, without embellishment or interpretation Realists render everyday characters, situations, dilemmas, and objects, all in a true-to-life manner. Realists tend to discard theatrical drama, lofty subjects and classical forms

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Realism (examples)

Ilya Repin

Eilif Peterssen Gustave Courbet

 Abstract Art

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Abstract art uses a visual language of form, color and line to create a composition which may exist with a degree of independence from visual references in the world Abstraction indicates a departure from reality in depiction of imagery in art. This departure from accurate representation can be only slight, or it can be partial, or it can be complete

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Abstract Art (examples)

Paul Klee

Marcel Duchamp Mark Rothko

 Formalism
It refers to a way of creating, viewing and interpreting art that focuses on the visual elements and principles of design, disregarding politics, historical context, content and the artist Formalism emphasizes compositional elements such as color, line, shape and texture rather than realism or context

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Formalism (examples)

Cy Towmbly Joan Mitchell

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Instrumentalism
When you use art in order to call peoples attention. Art as a tool of persuasion Tracey Emin: she moved through racism, poverty, sexual abuse, depression to scholastic success in art school, professional success, friendship.

 Expressionism

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Its typical trait is to present the world under an utterly subjective perspective, violently distorting it to obtain an emotional effect and vividly transmit personal moods and ideas

Expressionist artists sought to express the meaning of "being alive and emotional experience rather than physical reality.
Its when you express your inner world

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What is Psychology?
Etymological
definition: The word psychology comes from the root psyche, which means mind, and logos, meaning knowledge or study. Psychology is the study of the soul, and the relationship between mind and body Contemporary definition: Psychology is the scientific study of human or animal behaviour and mental or/and physiological processes

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What is a Psychology Issue?

It is every change in your life, every decision that
you make, it is what you feel when something change your mood
It could be positive: identity, vocation, choose a couple, independency, self-steem, etc. It could be negative: depression, loneliness, sexual abuse, addictions, eating disorders, etc.

 What is Catharsis? Is a Greek word meaning

"cleansing" or "clarification.

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"purification", "purging",

The term catharsis has also been adopted by Freudian psychoanalysis, to describe the act of expressing, or experiencing the deep emotions often associated with events in the individual's past which had originally been repressed or ignored, and had never been adequately addressed or experienced. Is a release of emotional pressure that occurs when expressing your emotions through talking, exercise, drawing, music or anything else that helps you deal with your feelings