Stendhal Syndrome: How Does It Occur?

of Stendhal is a psychosomatic disorder that occurs in some individuals when they are in the presence of works of art or architectural works of great beauty.

Shutterstock

More precisely, particularly sensitive people who experience Stendhal syndrome manifest a wide range of symptoms that can vary in type and intensity. Generally, the effects of the syndrome are transient and mild, although - not knowing exactly what is happening - the individual may be alarmed and request assistance. In other cases, however, the symptoms of the syndrome in question can manifest themselves in a severe and request the intervention of health personnel.