Art That Heals. Photo: Sylvain Thiollier
What can art do to help us? In the midst of a global health crisis, this question becomes even more urgent. While museums remain shuttered in many nations, there is science-backed evidence that seeing or making art can play a crucial role in healing our bodies and minds.
French neuroscientist, musician, and author Pierre Lemarquis has recently published a book on this fascinating subject.
L’art Qui Guérit (translated: Art That Heals) takes the readers on an art tour through the centuries, spanning the Paleolithic period until the end of the 20th century, interpreting works through the lens of their healing powers both for the viewer and the maker. The author weaves together art history, philosophy, and psychology while citing astounding current findings from his field of neuroscience about the healing power of art.
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Why art is good for your mental health during Covid-19
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Why art is good for your mental health during Covid-19
Noted French neurologist Pierre Lemarquis explains the mental health benefits of art, never more relevant than during the Covid pandemic
16 February 2021 Hospital rooms are so empty and impersonal. Having art in them helps - such as prints of artworks by the likes of Jeff KoonsBy Connexion journalist
Art is vital to our mental health, neurologist Pierre Lemarquis argues in his book
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