Discuss the Purposes and Functions of Works of Installation with Examples

question 37

Essay

Discuss the purposes and functions of works of installation with examples.

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Definitions:

Hysterical Symptoms

Psychological symptoms such as paralysis or numbness that mimic physical illness but have no identifiable physical cause.

Freud

Sigmund Freud, an Austrian neurologist, established psychoanalysis as a clinical method to address psychopathology by facilitating conversations between a patient and a psychoanalyst.

Unpleasant Activities

Unpleasant activities are tasks or actions that are perceived as disagreeable, unwelcome, or uncomfortable to engage in.

Somatic Symptom Disorders

Mental disorders characterized by an excessive focus on physical symptoms that cause significant emotional distress and difficulties in daily functioning.