How Art Accesses The Brain

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For my Capstone Project, I plan to explore the idea and question of how art accesses the brain. In other words, what kind of benefits does art provide for mental health, performance, education, and overall happiness? Having a great personal appreciation for the arts, this is a topic that I personally stand true behind, and want to encourage others to express themselves freely through artistic and creative works. It has been a very meaningful outlet in my own life through various life struggles, and want others to feel the same passion that I do.

To employ this idea, I will be creating an infographic, as well as an animated infographic to illuminate the most well-researched and important information that has been shared in regards to this topic. A theme in this information that I would like to focus on is based off a quote by Leo Tolstoy, stating “Art is not a handicraft, it is the transmission of feeling the artist has experienced”. I would also like to inform the viewer ways in which art can heal, make an impact in various aspects of one’s life, and further enhance learning abilities. Art as a form of therapy is also something that falls into this category of art accessing the brain, and how developing interpersonal skills, reducing stress, and accessing both the right and left side of the brain are involved. There are many avenues in which art can better enrich our lives, and can leave a powerful influence in doing so. Because of this, I hope to educate and inspire viewers of my project to actively participate in just one opportunity that art can provide for your overall health.

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