Electrocution Therapy

In a similar way, people need art and art can be used to fit needs in a variety of ways. For example, Paglia comments that “My treatment of art is a kind of electrocution therapy, Applying a live wire (that is me) to make me jump and light up with a neon glare.” (Paglia, 116) That was an example of how some people need art. Although, individuals need art for different reasons and use art in various ways. The quote explains how an individual metaphorically uses art as an electrocution therapy. For that person, art acted upon them by giving that person a glow or a rush of emotions. Art can make people feel that way if they let it. American Society would be dulled to a certain point without art. Not just society, but every individual would miss …show more content…
It is a treatment that has been used since around the 1970’s and has evolved into an effective therapy in present day. Patients suffering from post traumatic stress can be soothed and calmed with the treatment of art. Art is being used to help people with illnesses and not just for visual appeal. In fact, the whole art therapy treatment and process wouldn’t even be there if there was no art. Aside from using art to try to heal patients, art can help heal the artist themself. Again, it can calm them or soothe them. Art makes a person engage their mind as well as their body. Art can also be used to keep individuals’s minds sharp and healthy. Also, Moffett believes that “The emphasis is upon mastering the art of communication through the everyday use of language and upon developing language skills through a sequence of activities which correlates with intellectual and emotional growth.” (Moffett, 1) Art is a form of communication; It can be used as a different form of communication instead of normal communication. It is important to teach and incorporate the emphasis of art in communication because it is used in everyday