Art Quote by James Hillman
“Art, for example, becomes "art therapy." When patients make music, it becomes "music therapy." When the arts are used for "therapy" in this way, they are degraded to a secondary position.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Re-visioning Psychology, James Hillman, 1995
When the arts are reduced to therapeutic tools, they lose their intrinsic artistic value and become secondary.
In simple terms: Art loses its primary purpose when turned into therapy.
Preserve art's autonomy.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- clinical settings
- educational programs
- community workshops
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance therapeutic use with artistic integrity?
- What benefits arise when art remains primary?
Therapy can also enhance artistic expression, not just diminish it.