1st Edition

The Psycho-Analysis Of Artistic Vision And Hearing An Introduction to a Theory of Unconscious Perception

By Anton Ehrenzweig Copyright 1953
    320 Pages
    by Routledge

    312 Pages
    by Routledge

    This book deals with the inarticulate form elements hidden in the unconscious structure of a work of art or—what comes to the same thing — with the unconscious structure of the perception processes by which we actively create or passively enjoy these unconscious form elements. In order to become aware of inarticulate forms we have to adopt a mental attitude not dissimilar to that which the psycho-analyst must adopt when dealing with unconscious material, namely some kind of diffuse attention.

    Preface and Introduction, Acknowledgements, First Part: The Depth Psychology of (Abstract) Gestalt Perception, Second Part: The Depth-Psychology of (Meaningful) Thing Perception, Postscript, Addendum, Index

    Biography

    Anton Ehrenzweig