Drawing and the Brain

 
 

Drawing and the Brain

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  Authored By: Kenneth A. Wesson, Date Published: 4/16/2007, Product#: 37104
Arguments against arts education survive primarily because we have ignored much of the recent research on how the human mind develops when art is a consistent part of long-term instructional planning. Some exciting new developments shed light on the linkages among the arts, brain development, and academic success. Researchers in educational psychology have revealed surprising evidence about the positive effect the arts have on young learners, ranging from increasing math and reading scores to improvements in general cognitive abilities and social development.