The primary author of this post is Dr. Oshin Vartanian, University of Toronto. Most people share the intuition that the creation and appreciation of art are important aspects of being human. Art moves ...

Art possesses the extraordinary power to mesmerise, motivate, and stir emotions. Instilling an admiration for art in children is an invaluable pursuit that nurtures their capacity for imagination, ...

Collectors collect art, which, in turn, serves as a powerful catalyst for enhancing brain function and mental health. Here, I explore the mechanisms that underlie this process, supported by academic ...

Humans have evolved to enjoy and appreciate art. That is what a study conducted by a team of scientists at New York University have found. During the course of a lifetime, the vast majority of humans ...

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The human brain is built for art appreciation, suggests a meta-analysis that looked at studies mapping brain processes linked to the arts. Viewing paintings engages a number of different regions of ...

In 2019, using AI to evaluate artwork is finally more productive than foolish. We all hope that someday soon our Roomba will judge our living habits and give unsolicited advice on how we could spruce ...

Art fans gazed Feb. 1 at the works of Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald, the artists who painted the official portraits of former President Barack and first lady Michelle Obama, respectively. Then they ...