Thesis
Button making: developing a relational-cultural art therapy method for and in third spaces
Master of Arts (M.A.), Drexel University
Aug 2018
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/D8C966
Abstract
The development of this method explored how art therapy can be applied differently when the space and system in which it is practiced focuses on power-with dynamics, connection, and empowerment. This was explored through an integration of alternative art therapy practices and relational-cultural theory. The development of this method aimed to support connection, facilitate access to art making, and work from a position of empowerment through power-with rather than power-over dynamics. Third spaces were utilized as an ideal place of practice for this method due to their relational quality and tendency towards a collective sense of ownership and access. Button making was the art process mobilized for this method due to the history of buttons as a visual tool for collective messaging, personal and community identification, organizing, and empowerment.
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Details
- Title
- Button making
- Creators
- Sarah A. Kodish-Eskind - DU
- Contributors
- Yasmine J. Awais (Advisor) - Drexel University (1970-)Abby Dougherty (Advisor) - Drexel University (1970-)
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Master of Arts (M.A.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of pages
- vi, 93 pages
- Resource Type
- Thesis
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Creative Arts Therapies; College of Nursing and Health Professions; Drexel University
- Other Identifier
- 8014; 991014632561004721