Mosaic Art in Art Therapy
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Author
Maxson, Jessica
Date
2017
Degree
Master of Arts in Art Therapy
Abstract
This research study investigated whether the techniques and processes of the medium of mosaic
art utilized the components of the Expressive Therapies Continuum (ETC) in a uniquely
beneficial way. A questionnaire was distributed to a study group of mosaic artists with at least
an intermediate level of experience in the art form, and the facilitator of the group was
interviewed. The researcher also undertook a self-reflective study. The responses were analyzed
for common themes related to the use of the Kinesthetic, Sensory, Perceptual, Affective,
Cognitive, and Symbolic components, as well as to evidence of functioning on the Creative level
of the ETC. Results indicated that functioning with some components were stronger than with
others, although there was evidence to support functioning with all. The implications of this
research could be applied toward further studies and possibly toward interventions used in art
therapy treatment.