Your Brain on Art
The Surprising Science Behind Creativity Have you ever felt a sense of calm or inspiration when looking at a painting or listening to a song? It's not just in your head. Engaging with art can also enhance your stress management skills. The act of engaging with art has a profound effect on our brains. It influences our emotions and cognitive function in some remarkable ways, thus improving stress management. The fields of neuroscience and neuroaesthetics are helping us better understand what happens in our minds when we create or appreciate art. Research shows that engaging with art activates multiple areas…