The author presents a definition of art therapy as a profession and traces its development in therapeutic theory and practice from the nineteenth century. An appended commentary by Georgiana Jungels cites areas of art therapy history needing further research. This article is part of a theme issue on art therapy. (SJL)

The author looks at the roots of art therapy in psychiatry, psychology, art, and education; at the development of the American Art Therapy Association; and at the growth, dynamics and approaches of this new field. This article is part of a theme issue on art therapy. (SJL)

Traces historical roots of creation of first art therapy licensure bill to be written and entered into state legislative system. Explains concept development, writing of legislation, how bill was introduced, transformation and evolution to omnibus bill, and factors pertinent to passing of legislation during 1993 New Mexico Legislative Session.…

The author traces the theories of Margaret Naumberg, as an art educator and an art therapist, in relation to the psychiatric theories and social forces of her day. The first part of this article appeared in the July, 1979, issue of this journal, on pp51-66. (SJL)

This article examines the development of academic training in art therapy, including the role of the American Art Therapy Association in establishing training standards for the field. An appended commentary by Donald Uhlin notes further progress toward program accreditation. Part of a theme issue on art therapy. (SJL)

Describes the work of Viktor Lowenfeld in developing creative art experiences for the handicapped, particularly using sculpture with the blind. The bulk of the article consists of excerpts from Lowenfeld's own writings, including a case study of his work with a deaf blind child. (SJL)