During my recent visit to Fremantle Jail, Western Australia, I saw some prisoners were allowed to express their feelings in the form of painting “art” in their cell for the remedial purpose. What's your opinion?
Thanks for sharing. Yes, in agreement with the colleague who opened the discussion.
Although there is evidence that art-based interventions are effective in reducing adverse physiological and psychological outcomes, the extent to which these interventions enhance health status is largely unknown. The establishment of a foundation for continued investigation into this subject along with the generation of further interest in researching the complexities of engagement with the arts and health would be useful. (From ''The Connection Between Art, Healing, and Public Health: A Review of Current Literature'')
Thanks for sharing. Yes, in agreement with the colleague who opened the discussion.
Although there is evidence that art-based interventions are effective in reducing adverse physiological and psychological outcomes, the extent to which these interventions enhance health status is largely unknown. The establishment of a foundation for continued investigation into this subject along with the generation of further interest in researching the complexities of engagement with the arts and health would be useful. (From ''The Connection Between Art, Healing, and Public Health: A Review of Current Literature'')
Yes, Art certainly has an effect on human emotions.
And emotions surely affect our health in general...
There have been proofs of a positive soothing effect of classical music, on patients undergoing surgery. And it certainly halps reduce the stress of surgeons at work. The result is increased success on surgical patients.
Art is a means of communication. It moves people emotionally, but not logically. Since art tends to influence the emotions more than the logical brain, it is difficult to assess if art can turn a pessimist into an optimist, an introvert into an extrovert, or a combative person into a normal person. However a constant series of works of art, all pushing the same message, may result in change in personality. Thus art may be used as a part of the acculturaization process.