Is there a scientific term for the euphoric feeling one can get after viewing be

Question: Is there a scientific term for the euphoric feeling one can get after viewing beautiful pieces of art!?

I often get this feeling after going to the Art Institute of Chicago!. It's a "high" feeling, similar to when one smokes weed!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

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You might be thinking of the word catharsis!. The term was first used by Aristotle to describe a feeling of purification after experiencing an emotional climax watching a tragic play!. Today, the term isn't necessarily constricted to describing drama!. Scientifically, it was adopted by Freud to describe any emotional release in psychotherapy!.

I get the same euphoric feeling walking through the Art Institute (I can't wait for the new modern wing!), and I would most certainly call it cathartic, also awed, inspired, exhilarated, uplifted, compelled!.!.!. take your pick!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

There is something called Stendhal syndrome or Stendhal's syndrome which is caused by looking at either specific works or just a myriad of art in a short time!. Www@QuestionHome@Com

Some people get that feeling and more and become overwhelmed when they visit Florence, Italy!.!.!. don't know the term though!.!.!.Www@QuestionHome@Com