artemophobia
Artemophobia is the fear of art, which can manifest as anxiety or discomfort when exposed to artistic expressions such as paintings, sculptures, or other forms of creative work.
Fear of art
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
viewing art pieces
visiting art galleries or museums
discussing art-related topics
coping strategies
deep breathing exercises
mindfulness techniques
gradual exposure to art
risk factors
- • traumatic art-related incident
- • sensitivity to visual stimuli
- • underlying anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
The fear of art may stem from negative past experiences related to art or cultural influences that associate art with anxiety or fear.
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