A Somatic Mindfulness Project Exploring the Effects of Meditation on Art Appreciation in the Gallery Setting
Description:
This dissertation describes the effects of a somatic mindfulness project on the way participants interact with and respond to works of art in a gallery setting. The study begins with a critique of Descartes' philosophy, Cartesianism, which emphasizes the role of the mind over that of the body and senses and argues that this thought continues to affect education even today. By contrast, phenomenology and mindfulness practices attempt to overcome Descartes' legacy by focusing on the importance of…
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Date:
December 2019
Creator:
Bassi, Merfat Mohammed
Partner:
UNT Libraries