"Bunches of grapes and bananas": unconstruing the human body in life drawing

Burr, Vivien (2008) "Bunches of grapes and bananas": unconstruing the human body in life drawing. Journal of Constructivist Psychology, 21 (4). pp. 321-327. ISSN 1072-0537

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Abstract

The creativity of human beings may be said to be at the heart of personal construct theory (PCT); the capacity for people to create and recreate their own lived world is the theory's bedrock. Nevertheless, it may be argued that PCT currently offers only a partial understanding of artistic creativity. In this article, the creative activity of life drawing is examined from a PCT perspective. In particular, the creativity cycle—involving both loosening and tightening—is applied to this activity. While loosening may be regarded as necessary, or at least desirable, for the creation of artistic artifacts, it is argued that tightening is held in abeyance. In light of this analysis, it is suggested that “unconstruing” may be a more appropriate concept for understanding this creative activity.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology
Schools:	School of Human and Health Sciences School of Human and Health Sciences > Centre for Applied Psychological Research
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Depositing User:	Sara Taylor
Date Deposited:	05 Dec 2008 12:27
Last Modified:	23 Dec 2010 09:40
URI:	http://eprints.hud.ac.uk/id/eprint/2885

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