Review of Studies in the Psychology of Art

Abstract

Reviews the book, Studies in the Psychology of Art edited by Christian A. Ruckmick (1933). The eleven studies in the Psychology of Art are the result of work done at the University of Iowa under the direction of Dr. Norman C. Meier. Because the problems of art talent and emergence are relatively new most of the investigations are of a preliminary nature with tentative or negative results. The general confusion in psychology regarding the meaning of "intelligence" is increased by adding such concepts as "aesthetic intelligence." Altogether one feels that a beginning has been made in the subject of art analysis and much valuable preliminary work has been accomplished. Further work with more cases, more reliable and valid tests, and more refined methods should lead to important results in this important and attractive new field of investigation. The University of Iowa Laboratory has been a pioneer in initiating and developing the fertile fields of research in music and art. Other contributions are promised soon. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)