Mozek pod vlivem umění - Jak nás různé druhy umění mění – Magsamen Susan (2024)

Your journey to health and longevity begins with art. ***** Art is not a lofty affair accessible only to talented geniuses. It surrounds you every day of your life and is the most natural thing that makes a person a person. It helps you relax, find answers, create community, and even heal. Custom music can improve the condition of people with Alzheimer's disease, architecture can evoke grand or, conversely, cramped feelings, simple coloring acts as relaxation, and storytelling can strengthen your identity and empathy. ***** Neuroscientist Susan Magsamen and designer Ivy Ross take you on a readable and fascinating excursion exploring the connection between art and our neurological and physical health. They connect scientific insights with stories of people who have experienced positive transformation through engaging in various artistic activities, from painting to music. They conduct interviews with artists and scientists such as David Byrne, the singer from the legendary Talking Heads, American opera singer Renée Fleming, and evolutionary biologist E. O. Wilson, who was nicknamed Darwin's heir. The brain under the influence of art is full of inspirations on how art and aesthetics can positively influence the development of medical science and contribute to overall...