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Are artistic brains different?

6 Minute English

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The Artist's Brain

Artists' brains work differently because of their processing of the visual world. When they draw, artists make bigger, quicker eye movements so they're able to see the whole picture. Mike is a self-taught painter who creates large, colourful pictures in his studio. According to him, artistic ability isn't something you're born with. It can be learned - it's like a bike.

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