Jung's Reception of Picasso and Abstract Art

This book explores the nature of Jung's understanding of modern art, in particular his reception to the work of Picasso and his striking prejudice shown in his controversial essay of 1932.

Lucinda Hill is a postdoctoral research fellow at Bangor University (UK) and has a PhD in philosophy. She is also a practising abstract artist.

PART 1: Jung's view of Picasso, modern art and the modern era. 1-Jung's reception of Picasso and abstract art. 2-Jung and the Picasso exhibition of 1932. 3-Jung's view of the modern era. 4-Jung and the 'schizoid' expression in modern art. 5-Jung's letter to Herbert Read (1960). 6-Jung's approach to his confrontation with the unconscious. Conclusion Part 1: Chapters 1-6. PART 2: Jung's Red Book paintings and misinterpretation of modern art. 7-Jung's collection of art and his own paintings. 8-Jung and the anima. 9-Jung and mandalas. 10-Jung's misinterpretation of modern art. 11-Why Jung and Modern Art Matters. Bibliography. Index.