The Physiology of Creative Expression

ABSTRACT: In contemporary society, a perception exists that art is frivolous, and, being frivolous, it is expendable. The reality is that creating any work of art is far from frivolous. The outward complexity of the art making process is a reflection of the complex internal physiological processes engaged during the contemplation, development and completion of any work of art. Extensive research in education indicates the role the arts play in education is a critical one: when academic and arts-based curricula are interconnected, comprehension becomes interconnected; links in understanding occur. Art making¿s ability to translate abstract concepts into concrete, tangible representations is a reflection of its inherent complexity.