Art Is A Universal Language
...there are so many students who could benefit from what art can provide; which, in my opinion, is learning to look outside the box,” said (Source) Not only does art provide us with answers, it also improves our health by creating endorphins, which like exercise, can lower blood pressure and reduce anxiety. In addition, the process of creating art increases our range of motion and fine motor skills. The creation of art affects certain cells in the brain to instantly create a feeling of deep relaxation and a heightened sense of empowerment. “In art classes, kids develop higher level thinking skills and increase the ability to problem solve,” stated (source), one of the art teachers at (place). “An world that you can imagine in your head can be created through art,” adds (source). It is known by doctors that study the brain that art and healing come from the same source. They both come from similar brain wave patterns and are both connected in feeling and meaning. “I definitely believe that art and healing are associated and that the process of creating art can help the body heal,” said (source) Art moves us beyond our fears of the unknown, allowing us to integrate our inner feeling to allow harmony within our own bodies. Stress over our fears disconnects us from something that only the imagination can tap into. When we view someones art and process it into our minds, we often get visions of their personal perceptions of the world. There is a wonderful connection that happens when we are able to identify with another’s experience of the world. What do we gain from another’s experience? Possibly the ability to recognize our own experiences as valid. It is easier for many people to tap into thei...