The master’s thesis explores the role of the dominant and non-dominant hand in creative processes and their impact on artistic expression. It is divided into two sections: theoretical and empirical. In the theoretical part, I focused on the role of the dominant and non-dominant hand, the connection of the hands with the left and right hemispheres of the brain, the advantages of using the non-dominant hand in art, and its role in the process of artistic creation. First, I presented previous research related to the dominant and non-dominant hand, a historical overview of the role of the hands, the concept of the right and left brain hemispheres, the connection between neuroscience and the use of a specific hand, and concluded with the advantages of using the non-dominant hand. In the second half of the theoretical section, I focused on the use of the non-dominant hand in the field of art, more specifically on its role in artistic creativity. I defined the concept of creativity and how it can be measured, and then, based on existing studies, explored correlations between creativity and the use of a particular hand. The theoretical part concluded with an emphasis on the role of the non-dominant hand in the creative process and the training of the hands through art.
Based on the theoretical framework, the empirical part addressed questions concerning the connection and role of the non-dominant hand in the degree of creativity in art. The empirical section of the thesis is also divided into two parts. The first presents a qualitative case study in which participants of both genders, of different ages and professions, created artworks on the same motif using both their dominant and non-dominant hand. The second part consists of the author’s own contribution, where I present my own artworks made with the dominant and non-dominant hand, followed by analysis and self-evaluation. Based on the case study research, I conducted a comparative analysis of the artworks and, with the support of the theoretical framework, addressed the research questions. The interpretation of the results provides insight into the influence of training the non-dominant hand on the artistic process and the expansion of creative potential.
The concluding section offers a reflection on how the influence of the hand reshapes the understanding of art and artistic creation, while encouraging further exploration of the non-dominant hand within the context of artistic practice. The purpose and aim of the thesis is to demonstrate that the use of the non-dominant hand can foster innovative approaches in art, strengthen neural connections, and open new possibilities for expression and creative development.
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