Tag: art

Study suggests covert painting simulations influence aesthetic appreciation of artworks

From the Association for Psychological Science press release via MedicalXpress: New research published in Psychological Science investigates the ways in which the physical state of our bodies may play a… Read more »

Neurological study links aesthetic appeal to contemplation and self-assessment

From the NYU press release via EurekAlert!: A network of brain regions which is activated during intense aesthetic experience overlaps with the brain network associated with inward contemplation and self-assessment,… Read more »

Study observes upsurge of creativity in Parkinson’s patients on dopamine therapy

From the Wiley-Blackwell press release via EurekAlert!: Some Parkinson’s Disease patients can suddenly become creative when they take dopamine therapy, producing pictures, sculptures, novels and poetry. But their new-found interests… Read more »