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Toward a psychoanalytic iconography.

H Trosman

    The Psychoanalytic Quarterly
    |January 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Psychoanalytic iconography, an interpretive method, traces its roots to Freud and Kris. Modern applications integrate psychoanalysis with contemporary human nature views for deeper art analysis and understanding creativity.

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    Area of Science:

    • Art History
    • Psychoanalysis
    • Psychology

    Background:

    • Psychoanalytic iconography offers a unique lens for art interpretation.
    • Early foundations lie in Sigmund Freud's analyses of Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo's Moses.
    • Ernst Kris's work on Messerschmidt represents a key development in this interpretive mode.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To trace the historical development of psychoanalytic iconography.
    • To explore how contemporary psychoanalytic theories enhance art analysis.
    • To examine the interplay between artist psychology and artwork content for understanding aesthetic response.

    Main Methods:

    • Historical analysis of psychoanalytic art criticism.
    • Review of seminal works by Freud and Kris.

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  • Examination of recent scholarly studies integrating psychoanalysis and art.

    • Main Results:

    • Rudimentary principles of psychoanalytic iconography are evident in Freud's writings.
    • Kris's work provided a classical expression of this method.
    • Contemporary scholarship utilizes psychoanalysis for advanced art analysis, informed by current views of human nature.

    Conclusions:

    • Psychoanalytic iconography has evolved from Freudian origins to sophisticated contemporary applications.
    • Integrating psychoanalysis with modern psychology deepens the understanding of art.
    • The connection between an artist's psyche and their work's unconscious content remains a vital area for exploring creativity and aesthetic experience.