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Visual art and flourishing: Current evidence and emerging directions
1Humanities and Human Flourishing Project, University of Pennsylvania, USA.
Current Opinion in Psychology
|July 8, 2026
Summary
Viewing visual art, whether in museums or online, can positively impact well-being and personal growth. This research explores how engaging with art enhances emotional responses and promotes flourishing.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Art History
- Neuroaesthetics
Background:
- Growing interest in the connection between visual art engagement and psychological well-being.
- Previous studies explored hedonic and eudaimonic flourishing from art in museum and digital settings.
- Acknowledged methodological limitations in existing research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the current literature on visual art viewing and flourishing.
- To highlight key advancements in understanding the art-flourishing relationship.
- To identify emerging trends and future research directions in the field.
Main Methods:
- Literature review synthesizing empirical investigations.
- Analysis of studies examining emotional reactions and flourishing outcomes.
- Examination of recent advances in measurement and mechanistic approaches.
Main Results:
- Art viewing, in both physical and digital contexts, can elicit diverse emotional responses.
- Engaging with art is associated with reduced negative affect.
- Artistic engagement contributes to cultivating eudaimonic flourishing.
Conclusions:
- The field has advanced with new tools, mechanistic insights, and nuanced measurements.
- Art viewing offers significant potential for enhancing psychological flourishing.
- Future research directions promise deeper understanding of art's impact on well-being.
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