Paintings by some of the world's most famous artists could reveal subtle signs of brain disease...

The video explores the link between art and brain diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Researchers used algorithms to analyze the fractal dimensions of paintings by artists such as Salvador Dali and Pablo Picasso. The study revealed changes in the structural complexity of paintings, which may indicate the artist's health. The research draws parallels to early signs of Alzheimer's in President Reagan's speech and writing. Portrait artist Kathy Barker discusses how art can reflect an artist's health through expression and movement.

What insights does Kathy Barker provide regarding the relationship between an artist's work and their health?

In what ways can the study of an artist's painting techniques reveal information about their health?