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Rugh, Madeline M. – Generations, 1991
Over 200 works of an older woman artist were analyzed on 240 variables to assess structural and symbolic relationships to the artist's influences and intentions. Three themes emerged: the need to tell one's own unique story; the desire to share with others through the creative process; and the use of the arts for personal healing and problem…
Descriptors: Artists, Creative Expression, Creativity, Older Adults