The arts play a significant role in shaping human culture. As explored in part I of this series, the visual arts have the power to convey clear messages to the viewer and to influence our state of mind and, hence, our moral behavior. This is why Classical art’s main role, since ancient times, was to…
Derived from the Latin adjective classicus, the term “Classical” refers to that which belongs to a category “of the highest order.” When applied to art, classicism places emphasis on proportion, simplicity, restrained emotion, clarity of structure and the pursuit of perfection. But the rigorous demands of such a high form of expression involves more than…
Music is an essential component of life for many of us. Depending on the tune, music can make us feel joyful, melancholy, playful or bold. Yet scientists have discovered that music not only affects our mood, but also our abilities. Several experiments have shown that classical music, particularly the music of Mozart, enhances everything from…
