Enhancing Brain Function with Art: Music, Dance, and Poetry

A growing body of research is exploring the measurable effects of art on the brain and its structure. Activities like music, dance, and drawing increase the brain's plasticity, making it better prepared to acquire a wide range of skills, including math and science. Children who engage in the arts are better learners and are less likely to drop out of school. Despite this evidence, art education has fallen out of favor in education and culture, leading to a push for balance between productivity and creativity.