It has long been known that the act of creating can be very therapeutic. For centuries people have used art as a means of creativity, expression, identity and reflection. Art has been shown to help people of all ages and many different illnesses, alleviating symptoms from depression to dementia. Art as a form of therapy was first developed in the 20th century and has gained in popularity in recent years.
Read moreHalloween Art Throughout History
I thought, since it is Halloween I could make it up to you by sharing twenty of the creepiest, spookiest, gruesomest paintings I could find.
[TRIGGER WARNING: Some of these paintings depict death, dead bodies, skeletons and blood]
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