2018•Unpublished venueRequires access
Painting and meaning
John P. Middleton, Erica Middleton
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Abstract
Paintings are a vehicle for expressing emotions rather than using words, but the messages are often ambiguous and operate on different levels. Individuals respond in different ways that are valid for them. Being prepared to look inside oneself, without fear, may help to understand the artist’s and our patients’ standpoints, and help them to be recognised. In doing so, we must face fundamental issues, such as loss, mortality and belief.