Psychiatry
The Interrelationship Between Clinical Psychoanalysis and Art
PSCR 45900 | 50 Units
- Elective Type: Non-Clinical
- Primary Instructor: Dr. Harry Trosman
- Contact: Brandy Tyrpin | (773) 834-0373 | btyrpin@yoda.bsd.uchiago.edu
- Included in Lottery: Yes
- Last Reviewed: February 11, 2008
Overview
An interdisciplinary course dealing with the value of psychoanalysis in art, literature, and film. The purpose of the course is to explore the value of a psychoanalytic approach to the study of creativity and the arts and to use the findings of art to enhance our understanding of human psychology. Freud's writings on the arts will be used as a theoretical baseline. A number of critical art figures such as Michelangelo, Munch and Van Gogh, will be explored. Students will be encouraged to do individual studies of particular works of art or artists in order to explore the contribution of the arts to psychoanalysis, clinical practice and theory.
Objectives
To gain an in-depth knowledge of individualized topics within applied psychoanalysis within the arts and topics related to Sigmund Freud, by means of guided readings, discussion, and research.
Evaluation
Attendance, participation, and performance.
Offered:
- Winter
- January
- February
- March
Schedule Notes
Arranged with instructor.
Course Limitations and Prerequisites
Maximum Students Enrolled: 4
- Eligibility:
- Fourth year
- Prerequisites:
- Consent of Instructor