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Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us

The Aspen Institute via YouTube

Overview

Explore the transformative power of art on the brain, body, and behavior in this enlightening panel discussion from Aspen Ideas: Health 2023. Delve into the cutting-edge field of neuroarts with authors Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross, joined by legendary jazz musician Fred Johnson, as they discuss their New York Times bestseller "Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us." Moderated by Walter Isaacson, discover how the arts are not merely a luxury but a vital tool for physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Learn about neural plasticity, the aesthetic mindset, and the science behind art's impact on health. Gain insights into empowering communities through art, the Griot tradition, and the formation of Neural Arts Coalitions. Understand how art perception and creation using prompts can enhance personal growth and flourishing.

Syllabus

Introduction
Meet Ivy
Aesthetic Mindset
Our Birthright
The Benefits of Art
Nature
Science
Renee
Young Investigator Grant
Neural plasticity
Flourishing
Frederick Johnson
The Great Connector
Empowering Communities
The Griot Tradition
Say Your Name
Building Community
Neural Arts Coalitions
Brain on Art
Creating using prompts
Perception of art

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