Apr 17, 2014 · Artists have structurally different brains compared with non-artists, a study has found. Participants' brain scans revealed that artists had increased neural matter in areas relating to...

Mar 23, 2020 · The human brain is uniquely wired for art. Whether we behold or create, the arts change our brains. They can make us happier, healthier, and smarter. This webinar dives into neuroaesthetics, an emerging field that explores how the brain responds to art.

It might seem bizarre that science is using art to learn about the mind—looking for hard facts in the most ethereal of places. But great artists turn out to be the world's first...

Sep 30, 2024 · In this exploration of the artistic brain, we’ll journey through the neuroanatomy that underpins creativity, examine the cognitive processes that fuel artistic thinking, and uncover the role of neurotransmitters in shaping creative output.

Dec 19, 2016 · Chief of medical psychology and neuropsychology Robert Bilder at UCLA's Semel Institute for Neuroscience reveals brand-new findings on how artists' brains (and relationships) are different from...

Oct 19, 2023 · There is a difference in brain structure between artists and non-artists, which accounts for the difference in ability. Artists view the world differently, focusing on the whole visual field rather than individual objects.

Feb 21, 2017 · Using voxel-based morphometry (VBM), this study identified differences in regional gray matter volume (GMV) across the brain between artistic and scientific creativity (assessed by the...

Sep 30, 2024 · We’ll delve into the concept of the “artist brain,” a term that encompasses the distinctive cognitive and neurological traits that set creative individuals apart from the crowd. At its core, the artist brain is a testament to the incredible plasticity of our gray matter.

Sep 14, 2024 · Imagine neuroscientists collaborating with artists to create works that directly engage specific brain regions, or psychologists working with art therapists to develop new treatments for mental health conditions.

Apr 10, 2015 · So, the brain structures of artists are fundamentally different from those of non-artists, and there is more matter in areas linked to ‘artsy’ characteristics like creativity and visual imagery. Why is this important?