Jung's Reception of Picasso and Abstract Art

This book delves into Jung's understanding of modern art, particularly his reception of Picasso and his controversial essay of 1932. It explores the reasons for Jung's derogatory view of Picasso and abstract art, revealing his inability to remain objective due to his complex relationship with art and the psychology of image-making. The book argues that modern art parallels Jung's interests by embracing experimentation and using new imagery to challenge creative conceptions, making his attitudes towards modern art all the more surprising.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 01 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating book delves into the intricate realm of Jung's perception of modern art, particularly his intriguing response to the works of Picasso and the bold prejudice evident in his controversial essay of 1932. By providing a significant insight into Jung's attitudes towards Picasso and contemporary art, the book explores the profound impact that Jung's reluctance to delve deeper into modern art forms had on the evolution of his psychological ideas. It uncovers the underlying reasons for Jung's derogatory view of Picasso and abstract art, shedding light on how his complex and equally captivating relationship with art and the psychology of image-making influenced his objectivity. The book argues that modern art aligns with Jung's interests by embracing the spirit of experimentation and employing innovative imagery to challenge established creative conceptions, thus rendering Jung's attitudes towards modern art all the more surprising.

Jungs Reception of Picasso and Abstract Art holds immense appeal to scholars, academics, and enthusiasts of analytical psychology, Jungian studies, art history, modernism, aesthetics, and psychoanalysis.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032120331