Viewing art is good for us, but new research may now tell us why — and that therapeutic uses may be better than previously ...

When we view art, the flow of visual information goes from the eye to a part of the brain known as the visual cortex. That's where the visual information is first processed.

Researchers at Columbia’s Zuckerman Institute found that people’s brain activity varied more when viewing abstract art, as compared with representational art. This was especially true in the default ...

Using Abstract VR Art for Neural Entrainment ... and so he’s been collaborating with brain surgeons who are experimenting with using his Zen Parade 360 video as a hypoalgesic to ...

Well, science has confirmed that abstract art appeals to the human brain and this research is reviewed in an interesting article by Kat Austen in New Scientist, (July 14th, 2012).

Many people who have suffered brain damage turn to creating art. Researchers are studying them to help unravel how the brain works. Artwork that flourishes after brain damage can shed light for ...

How do we understand abstract art? Claudia Hammond: “At first glance the irregular shapes and geometric patterns of abstract art could appear difficult for the human brain to interpret.