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Now that you know how art can trigger memories and can be a stress reliever, how can we use this in our everyday lives? If you are having a stressful day, flip through some art or create something. Also if you are a forgetful person finding an art piece that reminds you of something, could be a helpful reminder to keep around. Often considered to be a visual language of shape, color, and form, there is something very particular in the attraction to an abstract work of art. Several theories exist which aim to explain the psychology behind the spectator’s enjoyment, and the artist’s creation, of abstract art.

The Colorful Patterns of Life:

The Psychology Behind Why We Like Art

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Overall, art can be relaxing and also bring back a lot of memories. So, although art can be calming to the mind, or interesting to the brain, there are many more purposes. Art is something unique to each person, as we all view things through different perspectives. Embracing art as creativity can help change thoughts, spark conversations, and even change the world. It can affect our lives, our emotions, and even the way we feel about things. This is why art is important to our everyday lives, even if it's not framed in a museum.