RETRACTED: The Pioneer of Art Psychotherapy: A Multidimensional Exploration of Edith Kramer’s Influence

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This paper explores the life and work of Edith Kramer, a foundational figure in the field of art therapy. It analyzes how her personal experiences, artistic practice, and knowledge of psychoanalysis shaped her unique “art as therapy” philosophy. The analysis emphasizes Kramer’s core contributions, including the concept of sublimation through artistic creation and the therapist’s role as the “third hand”, establishing her profound and enduring influence in the field.

Source: Psychology

DOI: 10.4236/psych.2026.171001

Author: Ziyi Zhu

Institution: Hangzhou Normal University

Language: English

Topic: Art Therapy and Mental Health

Subfield: Conservation

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7122812073

FWCI: 29.17

Cites: 5

Cited by: 1

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