The Legacy of Edith Kramer: A Multifaceted View [Paperback]

The Legacy of Edith Kramer presents a unique exploration into the life and work of the groundbreaking artist and art therapist. This edited volume examines the artists personal and cultural history prior to relocating to the United States as well as the later years when she worked as an artist, art therapist, and teacher as she developed her theoretical understanding of art therapy. Kramers solutions to creating a meaningful artists life run throughout the chapters within this book, and provide the reader with a sense of what is possible. Written by an international group of contributors, this informative new text offers a multifaceted view of Edith Kramer that will be appreciated by current and future art therapists looking to better understand Kramers exceptional mind and contributions to the field.

Foreword: A Fortunate Life Edith Kramer Introduction: A Generous and Challenging Artists Worldview Lani Gerity and Susan Ainlay Anand HISTORY AND CONTEXT 1. Feelings That Cannot Be Put Into Words Darcy Marlow 2. Mumi Kramer, Grundlsee, and the Caring Net Johannes Reichmayr, Charlotte Zwiauer, Lani Gerity, Martha Haeseler, and Edith Kramer 3. Edith Kramer Remembered Anni Bergman 4. Edith Kramer on Friedl Dicker-Brandeis, Erna Furman, and Terezin Interviews with Elena Makarova MORE RECENT HISTORY 5. Edith Kramer: A Generous, Generative Genius Judith A. Rubin 6. Importance of Cultural Roots Irene Rosner David 7. Edith Kramer at New York University: Recollections Laurie Wilson 8. Teaching with Edith Ikuko Acosta 9. Art Therapy Experiences with Edith and a Group of Adults Raffaella Bortino, Wilma Cipriani, and Raffaela Carola Lorio ARTIST IDENTITY