Materials & Techniques Flashcards
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Which technique involves layering wax crayon colors and then scratching through the top layer to reveal colors beneath, and is often used to explore hidden feelings?
Answer: Sgraffito (scratch art)
Sgraffito involves applying multiple crayon layers and scratching through to reveal buried colors, a technique that metaphorically parallels uncovering hidden emotional layers.
Frottage, as used in art therapy, involves:
Answer: Placing paper over a textured surface and rubbing with crayon or graphite to capture the texture
Frottage captures texture by rubbing a medium over paper laid on a surface, useful for tactile exploration and creating unexpected imagery.
When conducting art therapy with older adults experiencing mild cognitive impairment, which material approach is most recommended?
Answer: Familiar, low-frustration materials like large-grip markers and simple collage
Familiar, accessible materials reduce frustration and support engagement, dignity, and self-expression for clients with cognitive limitations.
The term 'resistive media' in the Expressive Therapies Continuum (ETC) refers to materials that:
Answer: Require significant physical effort and provide firm structure, such as wood or stone carving
In the ETC, resistive media offer physical pushback and structure, engaging the body and promoting a sense of mastery and control.
Which of the following best explains why photography can be a powerful art therapy tool for adolescents?
Answer: Photography uses technology familiar to adolescents and allows control over self-representation and perspective
Photography aligns with adolescent identity development and digital familiarity, while allowing intentional control over what is captured and how oneself is presented.
An art therapist asks a client to create an 'art journal' between sessions. The primary clinical purpose of this directive is to:
Answer: Extend self-reflective practice and provide material for processing in subsequent sessions
An art journal between sessions encourages ongoing self-reflection and generates material that enriches in-session processing and therapeutic exploration.
When introducing fiber arts (weaving, knitting, or stitching) in art therapy, which therapeutic benefit is most documented in the literature?
Answer: Rhythmic, repetitive motion promoting relaxation, mindfulness, and anxiety reduction
The rhythmic, repetitive nature of fiber arts activates the parasympathetic nervous system and promotes mindful, meditative states that reduce anxiety.