The theory and practice of creativity culled from the lifetime of experiences of an esteemed art educator/therapist. With proven techniques he's discovered for jump-starting the creative process.
SHAUN MCNIFF is internationally recognized as a leading figure in the field of Art Therapy, and he is the founder of the graduate program at Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, from which the field of Expressive Arts Therapy emerged. Now a university professor at Lesley, he is himself a visual artist as well as the author of numerous other books, including Art As Medicine, Trust the Process, and Creating with Others.
"Imagination in Action is that rare book that can serve equally the
experienced artist in need of a creative tune-up as well as the
wary beginner about to dip a toe into any of the expressive arts.
Shaun McNiff, as he has done throughout his long career, dances us
forward, inspiring, supporting, gently challenging, and pointing
out how the journey can be even more enjoyable and full of
life."—Pat B. Allen, author of Art Is a Spiritual Path
"McNiff weaves his philosophy of art therapy, creativity, and
studio practice with practical, hands-on activities for therapists,
teachers, and individuals. The book reads as if you are by his side
in his studio classroom as he integrates vivid stories and keen
knowledge with decades-long observations. This is an essential book
for anyone who believes in the power of art to transform the
world."—Deborah Putnoi, author of The Drawing Mind
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