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Art Makes People Happy
- The difference arts make to our well-being have long been understood, and more importantly felt.
- Research is beginning to affirm these understandings, demonstrating that arts are clearly associated with wellbeing and good health.
- Of course, what makes people happy and satisfied with their lives is subjective.
- In a 2010 study of 1,500 people, cultural experiences such as theatre, concert and gallery/museum visits, was the second most important determinant of psychological wellbeing.
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Scientific Results of Art and Happiness
- Researchers at University College London have conducted a series of brain-mapping experiments led by neurobiologist Professor Semir Zeki.
- During the experiment, volunteers underwent brain scanning whilst viewing a series of 28 pieces of art.
- The scans show that viewing art triggered a surge of dopamine, the happy chemical, into the brain, which results in feelings of pleasure and satisfaction.
- It appeared that the reaction was almost immediate, in that when looking at things we consider to be beautiful, activity in the pleasure reward centre of the brain is increased.
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Lawyer turned Artist Visionary Curator & Gallerist. Empowering self-love and joy through art & words. www.innerjoyart.com 💝 Instagram : dymphna.art
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