예술치료–신경예술로의 패러다임 전환을 위한 제언 = Art Therapy–Suggestions for a Paradigm Shift to Neuroarts

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

Art therapy has gone beyond academic development over the past 20 years and is now entering a phase where its practical efficacy is being verified. Therefore, in the current situation where more rigorous scientific evidence is required, a neuroscientific approach to artistic experiences is attracting attention as a way to address criticisms that art therapy lacks scientific evidence that has been pointed out in the past. The Korean Art Psychotherapy Association(KAPA) held a discussion forum on the paradigm shift in art therapy, focusing on neuroaesthetics and art therapy, at its 2025 Spring Academic Conference. This study introduces the paradigm shift from art psychotherapy to neuroarts, which is based on neuroscience, in three directions, based on recent international trends. First, “Change” explains the function of art in relation to health. ‘Choices’ introduces psychopathological and neuropsychoanalytical changes for neuroarts. Finally, in ‘Challenge’, practical measures related to the education, research, and business aspects of neuroarts are presented. Neuroarts is still a nascent field in Korea with limited empirical evidence, but it is expected to continue to grow together in the future alongside advances in neuroscience. On the other hand, it is also necessary to adjust the pace appropriately for a paradigm shift and recognize the adverse effects of applying overseas trends domestically.