Types of Catharsis in the Perception of Paintings

The article analyzes the functions and structure of psychological catharsis as a cultural means of meaning-making. Basing on eudemonistic understanding of catharsis, the authors show its meaning-making action. In the structure of catharsis, there are phases of excitement (pathos), concentration (‘me...

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Main Authors: Yermolayeva M.V., Lubovsky D.V.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Moscow State University of Psychology and Education 2019-10-01
Series:Культурно-историческая психология
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Online Access:http://psyjournals.ru/en/kip/2019/n3/Yermolayeva_Lubovsky.shtml