Your Brain on Art
How the Arts Transform Us
Susan Magsamen, Ivy Ross
- 304 páginas
- English
- ePUB (apto para móviles)
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Your Brain on Art
How the Arts Transform Us
Susan Magsamen, Ivy Ross
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THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA WATERSTONES BEST BOOK OF 2023BARNES & NOBLE'S BEST SCIENCE & NATURE BOOKS OF 2023We're on the verge of a cultural shift in which the arts can deliver potent, accessible and proven solutions for the well-being of everyone. Magsamen and Ross offer compelling research that shows how engaging in an art project — from painting and dancing to expressive writing, architecture and more — for as little as forty-five minutes reduces the stress hormone cortisol, no matter your skill level, and just one art experience per month can extend your life by ten years.Your Brain on Art is an authoritative guide to how neuroaesthetics can help us transform traditional medicine, build healthier communities and mend an aching planet. The book weaves a tapestry of breakthrough research, insights from multidisciplinary pioneers and compelling stories from people who are using the arts to enhance their lives.
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Índice
- Introduction: The Language of Humanity
- An Aesthetic Mindset
- 1 The Anatomy of the Arts
- 2 Cultivating Well-Being
- 3 Restoring Mental Health
- 4 Healing the Body
- 5 Amplifying Learning
- 6 Flourishing
- 7 Creating Community
- Conclusion: The Art of the Future
- Acknowledgments
- Notes
- Image Credits
- Index
- About the Type