The importance of Hans Prinzhorn for psychiatric reform in Brazil

Authors

  • Fernando Ferreira Pinto de Freitas Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (Fiocruz), Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública Sergio Arouca (Ensp), Laboratório de Estudos e Pesquisas em Saúde Mental e Atenção Psicossocial (Laps) – Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Brasil. ffreitas@ensp.fiocruz.br
  • Paulo Duarte de Carvalho Amarante Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (Fiocruz), Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública (Ensp), Laboratório de Estudos e Pesquisas em Saúde Mental e Atenção Psicossocial (Laps) – Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Brasil. pauloamarante@gmail.com

Keywords:

Prinzhorn. Art. Psychiatric reform. Mental health.

Abstract

The autonomy of the artistic-cultural field with regard to the psychiatric field is a trend that has been strengthened in the Brazilian psychiatric reform, having as historical precursors
Osório César and Nise da Silveira. With assistance moving from the hospital to the territory, new issues arise. The article explores the pioneering role of Hans Prinzhorn to address the relationship between art and madness, presenting the main fundamentals of his work.

Saúde em Debate v. 42, n. 117, abr-jun, 2018

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Published

2018-07-17

How to Cite

1.
Freitas FFP de, Amarante PD de C. The importance of Hans Prinzhorn for psychiatric reform in Brazil. Saúde debate [Internet]. 2018 Jul. 17 [cited 2025 Mar. 14];42(117 abr-jun):503-17. Available from: https://saudeemdebate.emnuvens.com.br/sed/article/view/1067

Issue

Vol. 42 No. 117 abr-jun (2018): Abril/Junho

Section

Essay