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But she discovered that many scientists consider art a basic human need. “Art is one of our oldest creations (humans invented paint long before the wheel), one of the earliest means of communication (we drew long, long, long, long before we could write), and one of our most universal urges,” she wrote.
Both Bosker and Magsamen recommend that everyone make art a daily practice, based on evidence and experience. Here’s why they see art as anything but a luxury.
There’s fascinating anecdotal evidence of how artworks can act on people at a physical level. The term “Stendhal syndrome” describes people going to pieces — struck with dizziness, nausea, exhaustion, fainting spells or crying — in front of pieces of art. Stories like how a woman in a museum in Houston stripped naked in front of a Cy Twombly painting suggest that, on a physical level, art can move us to do some incredible things. Entire article, here.
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4 comments:
Hi Jacki, so happy to get your blog again! Loved loved loved your collage today!! Also, the article about art as daily practice is so interesting. I forwarded it to KT & LE. KT did her gold award project about the importance of art for mental health.
I too found this article about the benefits of making daily art very interesting. I nearly never mention that I'm making art now in my retirement. We are supposed to do household chores or anything else as long as it is "useful". Now I can tell that it isn't a luxury but has so many benefits.
Hi Lisa, hanks so much for your kind comment. It makes me happy that you enjoy the blog. It was so good seeing you at Cheryl, it's lovely to be with family. Please take good care. Love too your world travelers too! ;o)
Thank you so much, Elenor. Yes, I really do believe that art is so therapeutic, and a mood changer too! A gift we can give ourselves. Please take good care.
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