{"product_id":"the-artists-mind","title":"The Artist’s Mind – The Creative Lives and Mental Health of Famous Artists (216 Pages, Hardcover)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Artist’s Mind: The Creative Lives and Mental Health of Famous Artists explores the intersection between creativity and mental health through the lives of historical and contemporary artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book examines how mental wellness and psychological experiences may influence artistic expression, and considers broader questions about the relationship between creativity and conditions such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and other mental health challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough biographical profiles, the authors present discussions on how artists’ lived experiences may have shaped their work, as well as how concepts of mental health have evolved over time. Topics include historical diagnoses such as “melancholia,” modern interpretations of artistic temperament, and research into patterns such as substance use among creative professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book also considers the therapeutic role of art and how creative expression is used in mental health contexts today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighlights:\u003cbr\u003e• Explores the connection between creativity and mental health\u003cbr\u003e• Biographical studies of historical and contemporary artists\u003cbr\u003e• Discusses conditions including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and more\u003cbr\u003e• Examines historical vs. modern understandings of mental illness in artists\u003cbr\u003e• Includes research and theories on creativity and psychological well-being\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003e• Title: The Artist’s Mind: The Creative Lives and Mental Health of Famous Artists\u003cbr\u003e• Author: Kathryn Vercillo\u003cbr\u003e• Editor: Angelica Jardini (Sartle, Inc)\u003cbr\u003e• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing\u003cbr\u003e• Format: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e• Pages: 216\u003cbr\u003e• Size: 6 x 9 inches\u003cbr\u003e• Images: 20 images\u003cbr\u003e• Use: Art history, psychology, creative studies, mental health exploration\u003cbr\u003e• Audience: Artists, students, researchers, and readers interested in creativity and psychology\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schiffer Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45916948660324,"sku":"9780764363849","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/3521\/8276\/files\/1a7cf1c044e4330ab52d462e88848e8a0d40d71b2b9e6421cccbce04757ffc93.jpg?v=1747827552","url":"https:\/\/healingheartsandcrafts.com\/products\/the-artists-mind","provider":"Healing Hearts \u0026 Crafts LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}