TITLE:
The Pioneer of Art Psychotherapy: A Multidimensional Exploration of Edith Kramer’s Influence
AUTHORS:
Ziyi Zhu
KEYWORDS:
Edith Kramer, Art Therapy, Art Education
JOURNAL NAME:
Psychology,
Vol.17 No.1,
January
12,
2026
ABSTRACT: This paper explores the life and work of Edith Kramer, a foundational figure in the field of art therapy. It analyzes how her personal experiences, artistic practice, and knowledge of psychoanalysis shaped her unique “art as therapy” philosophy. The analysis emphasizes Kramer’s core contributions, including the concept of sublimation through artistic creation and the therapist’s role as the “third hand”, establishing her profound and enduring influence in the field.