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Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Art - A basic human need

As early as the cave man days, art has been considered a basic human need. Humans crave art which can be found throughout their lives in the form of paintings, sculpture, architecture, landscapes, furniture, nature, people, and so on…
Cave Painting

Art is a basic component of a healthy life and here’s why…………

 Art can raise your quality of life, it gives you enjoyment and satisfaction- Art can help you to communicate with others- Art promotes your self-esteem, confidence, and personal fulfillment


Horse Nebula by artist Bob Schindler
Art is therapeutic, Art helps your brain to reach its full potential by activating the creative part of the brain (right brain), Right brain activity refreshes you, it relaxes the left side  

Giraffe in the Window by artist Ruth Schindler

Art helps you to think and feel openly, it gives you more freedom- Art brings an emotional balance to your life and helps you to express yourself.  It provides you with new visual experiences- It teaches you very practically that problems have more than one solution, Art gives you a general sense of relief


Church Englewood NJ by artist Tom James
It gives your mind a break - Art can reduce your pain, anxiety, depression, tension and improve mental, emotional, and physical states- Art can relax you and relieve stress
Stowe Vermont by artist Steve Zazenski
The creative act can have a healing effect on your body and mind - Artwork can create a beautiful environment for you, adorn your house, especially if you can make the ordinary into something extraordinary and special
Star Barn February by artist Joanna Krasnansky
With art you can tell a story, record an event, a specific time, or a place, remember the past, or commemorate an object or a person

Little Ladies by artist Lucelle Raad

In my blog, I will teach you basic art terms and help you to incorporate art into your healthy lives!

1 comment:

  1. There was a study done of people who are writers, musicians and artists that showed that people who are artists are physically healthier. They have fewer visits to doctors for illnesses than writers and musicians.

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