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Stendhal Syndrome |
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Stendhal Syndrome A psychosomatic response—tachycardia, vertigo, fainting, confusion and even hallucinations—when the ‘victim’ is exposed to particularly beautiful, or large amounts of, art in a single place—e.g., Florence (Italy), which has a high concentration of classic works; the response can also occur when a person is overwhelmed by breathtaking natural beauty Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | They called it Stendhal's syndrome, after a 19th-century novelist who wrote about the disorientation he experienced when seeing masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance in Florence. |
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