| Abstract: | Many psychologists seem to feel that lacunae exist between the scientific and utilitarian status of projective techniques. They may either condemn projective techniques for their apparent lack of scientific validity or excessively praise them for their ability to generate artistic and intuitive meaning. The gap between science and art is not irreconcilable. Long ago, Leonardo da Vinci pointed out that sublime art could not occur unless the artist carefully and patiently studied the sciences that pertain to art. For Leonardo there was no immutable division between art and science, and he further felt that good science made for great art. Leonardo's propositions about art and science can also be applied to the field of projective techniques. Careful precision, rigor, and specification (science) has, and can continue to lead to conclusions that are extremely useful in terms of the practical application of projective techniques (art). (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
