Freud, Jung and Arnheim: Artist as visionary

Type :

Presentation

Pages :

4 pages

Format :

.doc

Published date :

01/27/2009

Category :

Social studies

Sub category :

Psychology

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Summary :

Introduction.
Freud's analysis of the great artist's power.
Carl Jung: Influenced by the repression theory.
Representation of Arnheim's theory.
Arnheim as a member of the Gestalt psychology movement.
Conclusion.
Bibliography.

Abstract

Great artists are celebrated for their ability to create work that appeals to others on a grand scale, but what it is exactly that allows for this effect has been the subject of much debate among theoretical psychologists. To fully account for the unifying power of highly lauded art is to identify what in the great artist makes him able to tap into the emotions of many others through the medium he works in. Three prominent theorists of the 20th century – Sigmund freud, Carl jung and Rudolf arnheim – each have distinct theories about what exactly motivates the artist to create, and beyond that what grants his creation its mysterious potency. It is interesting to see the areas where they disagree, and of course it is vital to differentiate their schools of thought in order to acquire a more complete understanding of the width of the range of speculation on this issue. Where they agree, however, is equally interesting and allows us some somewhat surprising truths as to the perception through time of artists and their uniting gift.