Awe, an aesthetic and moral emotion, helps societies flourish by making children more generous,” the study claimed. “Our research is the first to demonstrate that awe-eliciting art can spark prosociality in children.

To learn more, check out this study that found children viewing inspiring videos were more likely to help refugees. ‘Children Who Are Exposed to Awe-Inspiring Art Are More Likely to Become Generous, Empathic Adults,’ by Sarah Cascone: https://news.artnet.com/art-world/study-art-awe-children-generosity-2276455

The Empathetic Museum. [@empatheticmuseum] (April 10, 2023). “Awe, an aesthetic and moral emotion, helps societies flourish by making children more generous.” [Photography: Gabriel Bouys/AFP]. Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/empatheticmuseum/p/Cq4H2mGpGoV/