Benefits of Art Therapy
Why do people make art? Does an artist create a painting simply to provide an aesthetically pleasing picture? Or is there an underlying meaning that the artist is trying to convey? Throughout history, civilizations have used images to communicate. Communication through art can be achieved in a variety of ways, some are more obvious than others. What do Van Gogh’s brushstrokes in Starry Night express? Why does Monet’s water lilies elicit a sense of calm in the viewer? What is