Lab analysis found their cortisol levels had dropped after viewing art, which indicated their stress levels had normalized. That's why abstract art is used in therapy for stress-related conditions ...

Researchers studying people’s brain activity when looking at abstract art have revealed why we interpret blobs of paint on canvas so differently.

Kim Simmel believes art is a powerful healing modality that enhances well-being, improves self-awareness, and helps ...

"Our research indicates that engaging with the beauty of art can enhance abstract thinking and promote a different mindset to ...

These paintings are both by the Dutch artist Piet Mondrian but display strikingly different styles. The house on the left is representational; the colorful squares on the right are more abstract.