Literature & Visual Art Soothe Our Soul

Paintings, pictures, and literature help us reduce stress and improve relaxation.

Reading literature can allow us to disconnect from our daily routines and stressors by immersing ourselves in the life of a fictional character. Depending on the genre, literature can provide relaxation and mental rejuvenation.

When we look at a picture or a painting, especially from the mountains, we can contemplate the art, which promotes everyday mindfulness, reduces stress, and is therapeutic.

By reading literature, we become more aware of social, economic, philosophical, and even political issues. Literature opens your mind to new ideas and a heightened awareness of societal norms.

Naturalistic or realistic art makes us appreciate subtle nuances and details within the photograph or painting. Such art improves our brain, allowing us to notice subtleties and meanings in everyday life and, at the same time, question deeper issues that come to mind when viewing the scenery.

Literature helps us understand ourselves by reflecting on the universe of human experiences and struggles. It also gives us a sense of understanding issues affecting other people.

Visual art such as pictures and paintings have a universal form of communicating to all human beings. Depending on the art form and the scenery, people may feel or have the same shared feelings regarding the photograph or painting that speaks to their collective human experience.