Conversations with Paintings

Looking at paintings can make us feel better neuroscientists have discovered that looking at a beautiful artwork can increase the blood flow to the part of the brain associated with pleasure by as much as 10 per cent – the equivalent of gazing at a loved one. In this small group discussion we ask whether considerations such as size, colour and subject matter make a difference to our emotional response. This is a chance to enjoy the luxury of looking at a small number of paintings, in a room to ourselves. The conversation will continue over a cup of tea. No prior knowledge of art history is necessary.

Suitable for


Admission
£25 / £21 member

Website
www.nationalgallery.org.uk/whats-on/calendar/discussion-16-april-2015-14-00

Source: http://www.culture24.org.uk//mw522?id=EVENT518312