It is not a fantasy or the fancy language of an art dealer; empirical research confirms what artists have long understood: aesthetic experiences alter and often benefit human psychology, brain function, and physical well-being. These rewards can be slow to arrive or immediate. Sometimes one goes to art to contemplate. Other times one wishes to be uplifted, carried away by a pattern, or a scene, or a combination of colors. The creation of art is inherently generous; therefore, art is inherently optimistic. For your enjoyment, we have selected five artworks we believe do the trick.
