art therapy

art ther·a·py

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahrt ther-uh-pee]
- /ɑrt ˈθɛr ə pi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahrt ther-uh-pee]
- /ɑrt ˈθɛr ə pi/

Definitions of art therapy words

noun art therapy a type of psychotherapy that encourages the expression of emotions through artistic activities such as painting, drawing, or sculpture; psychotherapy based on the belief that the creative process involved in the making of art is healing and life-enhancing. 1
noun art therapy The use of creative activities related to the visual arts to improve physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual well-being. 0

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Origin of art therapy

First appearance:

before 1940

One of the 7% newest English words

First recorded in 1940-45

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art therapy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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