Art can be somewhat of an emotional and visual vehicle that can also affect how we feel as we observe art. Moods can temporarily fluctuate as some view and observe art.
When we look at a visual piece of art our brain automatically goes into action to make sense of the visual information and stimuli it is receiving. The more time spent viewing and analyzing a work of visual art can impact us both consciously and subconsciously.
We may be consciously impacted by art –
- When we observe and appreciate what we are observing our brains also go through other changes such as increasing blood flow as analytical and problem-solving skills are activated.
- As we observe art for understanding our brains are stimulated in the area of the brain that activates how we make sense of colors and shapes and how visual patterns are organized.
Everyone may not like or find value in specific works of art. Even when we do not like a particular work of art, we can analyze what we may find annoying or what is disliked about a piece of art. This can lead to discovering the type of art you actually enjoy creating or observing.
We can be subconsciously impacted –
- When viewing a piece of art that an individual considers “beautiful” some of the same chemicals as being in love increases.
- One of these chemicals is serotonin which impacts our emotions and healthy brain activity. This chemical can give us a feeling of “enjoyment” among a lot of good benefits including affecting our ability to sleep well. These chemicals can also influence our moods and outlook.
- These chemical-effects can extend toward how someone perceives their current life situations as positive or as negative experiences.
When moods and emotions are impacted by creating or viewing specific types of art can explain why so many not only create art but also enjoy viewing art created by others.
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