FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 15, 2023·5 min readDrawing Pictures Is Great for Children’s DevelopmentDrawing doesn't just inspire creativity in children, it also helps develop communication skills, learning, and memory.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 27, 2023·3 min readA Dream Collaboration for Neuroscientists and ArtistsA new immersive art experience from artists with depersonalization symptoms explores how people experience life from different perspectives, both while awake and while dreaming.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 27, 2023·3 min readArt Evokes Feelings in the BodyA new study investigates how viewing visual art affects our emotions. The findings reveal how the aesthetic experience can impact the body's emotional response.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 27, 2023·4 min readHow the Brain Creates Your Taste in ArtUsing a combination of machine learning and neuroimaging data, researchers revealed a neural basis for aesthetic appreciation.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 20, 2022·5 min readAppreciation for Artwork Affects How Viewers Remember ItAesthetic experience is not just limited to the visual features of a piece of art, but also the moment at which it is viewed.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·July 8, 2022·3 min readOnline Art Viewing Can Improve Well-BeingVisiting online galleries not only allows for a greater opportunity for art to be seen by the public, it also helps improve mood, reduces anxiety, and provides a greater sense of well-being.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 24, 2022·5 min readPrehistoric People Created Art by FirelightAn examination of artistic designs on stones believed to be over 15,000 years old reveals our early ancestors probably created intricate artwork by firelight.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 23, 2022·4 min readArts Activities May Improve Self-Control and Reduce Antisocial Behavior Among TeenagersParticipating in artistic or culturally enriching activities such as acting and dance, or attending concerts reduces a teenager's risk of antisocial or criminal activities, a new study reveals.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 28, 2021·4 min readHave You Fallen for the Myth of ‘I Can’t Draw’? Do It Anyway – And Reap the RewardsResearchers say whether you are a competent artist or not, drawing and doodling can have a positive effect on your mental health and help boost creativity.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 16, 2021·4 min readAI Used to Reproduce Lost Picasso NudeA painting of a naked woman by Picasso has been hidden under one of his "Blue Period" works for almost a century. With the help of artificial intelligence, researchers have been able to reproduce the lost painting.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscience·September 8, 2021·4 min readWhat the Brain Shows: The Benefits of Virtual Reality in Creative Arts TherapiesReduced activity in the prefrontal cortex during virtual reality creative self-expression tasks indicates an enhanced relaxation response.Read More