Making Life Artsy

  Art through the Ages Michelangelo. (1512).  The Creation of Adam  [Painting]. Retrieved from  https://www.jamesgmartin.center/2020/07/the-future-of-the-humanities-is-not-an-adjunct-fueled-decline/reaching-hands-close-up-detail-from-the-creation-of-adam-of-michelangelo-fresco-detail-illustration-repro-on-plaster-wall-background/ . Since the birth of humanity, people have been creating things. Sometimes, the creation may have been splatters of clay on a rock wall. In another age, it may have been a painting inside a church, with vibrant colors, shapes, and brushstrokes sweeping across the canvas. Today, creating something might just mean doodling in the corner of a notebook page during a long class lecture. Still, each one of these is valid and beautiful in its own way. One more recent archeological finding shows how people have been making art for ages. Pallab Ghosh writes about this discovery in his article, “World’s oldest cave art found showing humans and pig...

  The Power of Art: How Creativity Enhances Student Well-Being In today’s fast-paced, pressure-filled academic environment, students often face challenges that can impact their mental health and overall well-being. Engaging in creative activities like art can serve as a powerful tool for emotional expression, cognitive development, and personal growth. Here’s why students should incorporate art into their daily lives for a greater sense of well-being. Emotional Expression and Mental Health Art provides a safe outlet for students to express emotions that may be hard to articulate through words. By creating, students can externalize stress, anxiety, or other emotional burdens. Art therapy has been shown to promote mental clarity and emotional resilience. According to the American Art Therapy Association , creating art can reduce stress and improve overall mental health, allowing students to experience a greater sense of inner calm. Cognitive Benefits Engaging in the creative process ...