Art = Smart

If you've had training in the arts: visual, music, dance, performing, etc. then you are well aware of how you're utilizing all your faculties.

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Learning to draw helps you with spatial ability while learning to play a musical instrument aids you in long term memory that you can apply to other areas of study.
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Well, a new science study came out that asks: Are smart people drawn to the arts or does art make people smarter?
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Read here for the details:
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http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/03/080304150459.htm