| You may have heard that there is power in | | | | excite, while blues and greens calm and subdue. |
| words or power in numbers and while this is true, | | | | Art gives people the power to create the |
| there is also incredible power in Art - simple, yet | | | | surroundings they desire. Artwork has a similar |
| incredible. | | | | effect on children often making them smile; |
| Art is many things to many people. It is | | | | elevating their mood and making them feel better |
| emotional, healing, motivating, inspiring and above | | | | about their world in general. Creating and |
| all subjective. The power of art is evident in those | | | | experiencing has also been proven to help alleviate |
| who appreciate, create and enjoy it. As a | | | | things such as depression, physical health and high |
| civilization, we have created museums and | | | | blood pressure. |
| galleries to showcase and honor art. Great artists | | | | Art is motivating and inspiring because it enhances |
| are admired and emulated. Art defines times and | | | | one's physical and emotional space to such a |
| maintains history. Without art, the world would be | | | | degree. It makes the surroundings more beautiful |
| a very different place. The power of art is | | | | by accentuating moods and deepening |
| evident in everything around us. | | | | perceptions. Art makes people feel better by |
| Art is emotional. It's about feeling, both for the | | | | motivating them to step outside themselves to |
| artist and the collector. Artists create moods by | | | | experience alternative viewpoints and express |
| melding colors and textures. The choices they | | | | new opinions. People often feel as if they fit in |
| make determine the power of their art. Certain | | | | better socially when they appreciate and collect |
| color combinations create moods or environments | | | | art and art often adds to the perceived value of |
| in homes and offices. People often "escape" to | | | | one's living space. |
| distant places or reminisce of times passed when | | | | Finally, above all, art is subjective. There are no |
| surrounded by artwork they truly connect with | | | | rules when it comes to choosing or enjoying art. |
| on an emotional level. | | | | Everyone reacts to artwork differently. The key |
| Art is healing. Nurses and family members of | | | | is to choose art that makes you feel good, art |
| Alzheimer's patients have reported that patients | | | | that evokes an emotion in you. When you choose |
| experience less anxiety and apathy after visiting | | | | artwork that you find healing, inspiring or |
| art museums. People also use art to help alleviate | | | | motivating, you discover the simple power of art. |
| pain. Vibrant reds and yellows stimulate and | | | | |