A good summary of the research can be found here, and a more technical abstract is here. Enjoy!
Those of us who practice creative arts know the value of the time and experience art making provides. But did you know you may be actually changing your brain for the better when engaging in some studio based habits? Art teachers all over the world rejoiced with the publication of a recent study that looked at the way specific types of art education impacted the brain. They compared two groups of seniors studying art history and studio (hands-on) art making. The results are inspiring! As a middle school art teacher I am interested in the implications of art practice on the young person's brain, and at least hope the benefits are as numerous.
A good summary of the research can be found here, and a more technical abstract is here. Enjoy!
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AuthorAmy Ropple is an artist and art educator who believes engaging in visual art can make life happier and more meaningful. This blog is a daily journal of creative habits and interests, as well as reflections on living with chronic autoimmune disease. Archives
January 2017
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