Why is Art Healing? Exploring the Human Unconscious Through ‘The Age of Insight’
Are you curious about why people engage in art creation? Why are certain artworks captivating? And how do artists convey messages that transcend time and space? Join our art pro. workshop, based on the renowned work “The Age of Insight” by Austrian neuroscientist and Nobel Prize winner Eric Kandel, where we explore the intersection of art history, psychology, and neuroscience. Discover how art reflects the inner world and emotional experiences of humanity, inspiring our lives.
Through a combination of theoretical study and hands-on workshop, participants will learn methods of creative expression, gain self-awareness, and cultivate self-healing abilities.
#Interdisciplinary #Art History #Psychology #Neuroscience #Aesthetic
Workshop Information
Date & Time
2023/06/09, Fri., 19:30-21:30 – An Art History Perspective
2023/06/16, Fri., 19:30-21:30 – A Psychology Perspective
2023/06/30, Fri., 19:30-21:30 – A Neuroscience Perspective
Location
Honggah Museum
11F., No.166, Daye Road, Beitou District, Taipei City 11268 Taiwan
Structure
— Study and Sharing, 60 mins
— Workshop, 60 mins
*Not art therapy and does not provide psychological counseling services
Recommended age
Aged 20 and above
*Without having any drawing skills or artistic background
Fee/Per
NT$ 500/ Single (including lecture notes, material costs and complimentary drink)
*The venue has limited space. Registration will be closed once the number is reached
“The Age of Insight” is a book written by the Austrian neuroscientist and Nobel Prize winner Eric Kandel. The book takes us to Vienna 1900, illustrating how leaders in science, medicine, and art began a revolution that changed how we think about the human mind — our conscious and unconscious thoughts — and how human cognition and emotions relate to art.
If you are someone who⋯⋯
- Has an interest in interdisciplinary learning in the field of art
- Curious about the relationship between art and science
- Wants to understand the connection between art and human activities
After completing, you will be able to⋯⋯
- Develop a correct approach to interpreting art works
- Cultivate the ability to utilize art for self-healing
- Understand the impact of art on human physical and mental health
About Host
Yung-Ching TSAO /Artist & Art Lecturer
BA in literature, MA in art history, loves wisdom and nature, believes that art improves health and well-being among individuals. Worked in a bookstore, architecture and IT start-up firms. After art therapy studies, has continued to focus on issues related to humanities in medicine and aesthetics.
