When you look at an abstract painting, study it for a time, what do you see and what do you feel? Does it conjure an old memory, a sense of spirituality, or confusion? Artists and philosophers have ...

Researchers studying people's brain activity when looking at abstract art have revealed why we interpret blobs of paint on canvas so differently. When you look at an abstract painting, study it in a ...

Editor’s note: This segment was rebroadcast on Sept. 2, 2025. Find that audio here. For many of us, making art is not something that we do daily, but drawing, painting, or sculpting with clay can ...

Brain injuries can profoundly impact a person’s cognitive abilities, emotional well-being and overall quality of life. One of ...

Introduction. The emergence of a reductionist school of abstract art in New York -- The Beginning of a Scientific Approach to Art -- The Biology of the Beholder's Share: Visual Perception and ...

Imagine standing in front of a painting, its colors and shapes pulling you into a world of emotion and thought. Perhaps you feel joy, nostalgia, or even sadness. What is happening in your brain at ...

Years ago, I worked with an emergency room nurse I’ll call Lisa, who sought my help after a horrific day in the emergency room. “We lost a child today due to child abuse. The little one’s body was so ...

A home has been torn apart, with a family left picking up the pieces, after a massive explosion on Tuesday in Clackamas County. Read more: https://www.koin.com/local ...