Art, Aesthetics, And The Brain Now

Unlocking Creativity: How Art Affects the Brain - East End Arts Council

: Processes basic visual features like color, symmetry, and movement. For instance, looking at a dynamic painting can activate motor areas in the brain as if the viewer were physically mimicking the depicted motion. Art, Aesthetics, and the Brain

: Responsible for higher-level cognitive functions, the PFC helps us evaluate the "meaning" of art and can even boost cognitive flexibility through art-making. Unlocking Creativity: How Art Affects the Brain -