Art and Psychology

For some people, the myth of Medusa and Perseus is a metaphor for horror and how it’s actually possible to save yourself from it through art. For others, on the other hand, it represents a feminine myth, in which mistreated…

Taking the time to learn how to manage your money is a great idea, no matter your current financial situation. After all, according to psychologists, humans naturally make a lot of mistakes when it comes to money. Thus, financial psychology…

Édouard Manet was a 19th-century French painter who acted as inspiration for countless later painters, with his distinctive style and focus. Manet paved a new path by defying the traditional subjects in painting and portraying the events and circumstances of his…

Andy Warhol is probably the biggest name from the pop art movement of the 20th century. His popularity took him on a quick path to being one of the most famous artists in the world. Born on August 6th, 1928 in…

Francisco de Goya was a Spanish painter famous for his portraits. He was a favorite of the Spanish nobility, which led to a huge number of commissions. His portraits were personal and realistic. He didn’t embellish his subjects but always maintained…

Surrealism is a widely-known but poorly understood cultural movement. It led to an art revolution during its peak from the 20s to the 30s. It officially began with Dadaist writer André Breton’s 1924 Surrealist Manifesto. However, the actual movement was…

Many of the greatest Alexander Pushkin quotes come directly from his poems and novels, which are quite deep and beautiful. The father of modern Russian literature was full of surprises, partly due to his particular perspective and partly due to his…

A flow state is about finding the perfect balance between enjoyment and challenge. Here we speak of those moments of creativity and performance that endow you with positive feelings. Challenge is a fundamental part of your physical and psychological well-being.…

Art plays a more important role in child development than you might think. Artistic activities help children learn other subjects such as reading and math. It also promotes visual, motor and social development. Using art as a vehicle for expression…

Although Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart only lived for 35 years, he left more than 600 complete compositions and about 132 unfinished ones. Although he became a celebrity during his childhood, the last years of his life were full of misery and oblivion.…

Some people tend to be quite impulsive when it comes to expressing their thoughts and feelings. Perhaps they only think of getting their point across and not about the right way to do so. This isn’t uncommon. In fact, we…

Kids are voracious explorers and always express their motivation to learn and discover new things. They live in a magical world where discovery reigns. Art therapy, therefore, can be a great tool for therapists to help children live their best lives.…

We live wired lives these days, almost without being able to disconnect or even take a rest. We’re always checking our phones or our social networks. We’re “hooked” for hours at a time to our computers or tablets. That’s why…

When we go through a complex and painful situation, we may start to believe there’s no way out. We’ve all been in this situation at some point in our lives. Sometimes we become self-absorbed and stop seeing the world around us.…

What will happen tomorrow? What will happen in a week? And in a year? Or in twenty? What does the future hold? Those are difficult questions that may be impossible to answer. By definition, the future is what hasn’t happened…

Wu wei is a Taoist concept that means “non-action”. It’s a philosophy which states that the best way to deal with a situation, especially with a conflict, is not to act at all. Moreover, not forcing any solution, but just…

Big Eyes (2014) is probably the least “Burton-ish” Tim Burton movie. It’s actually hard to find his unique style in the movie. In fact, it’s nothing like what Burton normally produces because it’s based on real events. We’re talking about a…

Creative unlearning offers us something amazing. If we want to recover our true potential, then sometimes there’s no choice but to put aside many of our beliefs and things we have been taught. That way we can try to see the…

Bette Davis and Joan Crawford: two famous actresses, a lot of talent, and a lifelong feud. But why did they hate each other so much if, deep down, they weren’t so different? They both had bad relationships with their daughters, their…

There’s yoga for beginners for people who’re getting into this physical and mental discipline out of curiosity. It’s also for people looking for an alternative therapy for stress relief, anxiety, or sleep disorders. Whatever your reasons are, there are some poses…