Routledge - Scansion in Psychoanalysis and Art Book

Explore the deep connection between creative expression and psychological theory with Scansion in Psychoanalysis and Art: The Cut in Creation. Published by Routledge as part of the Art, Creativity, and Psychoanalysis Book Series, this work examines a wide range of artists spanning over a century of history. Starting from the early days of photography and moving through to contemporary art, this book uses various media to illustrate key psychoanalytic concepts. It draws on the foundational theories of Sigmund Freud regarding the meaning and intention behind art and literature. Additionally, it explores Jacques Lacan's concept of scansion as a method of disrupting narrative. This text provides a unique look at how the act of creation functions through a psychoanalytic lens. It is an essential resource for students, researchers, and art historians interested in the relationship between the human psyche and the visual arts.