"Many of us tend to think of the arts as either entertainment or as an escape. A luxury of some kind. But what this book will show you is that the arts are so much more. They can be used to fundamentally change your day-to-day life. They can help address serious physical and mental health issues, with remarkable results. And they can both help you learn and flourish."
	
“A big part of what happens when you interact with a piece of artwork, or when you find something aesthetically pleasing, is that there is an aha! moment where you feel like you’ve seen the world in a new way … Or, as a maker of art, you’ve been able to look at a problem in a new way because art has enabled you to express things that you couldn’t before”.

"Arts-engaged kids have fewer problems with their peers, teachers, and adults, and they are less likely to develop depression. Overall, they are more likely to live healthier lives and make better decisions." 

"Saliency, attention, humor, and play. Executive function and making to know. The arts integrated into classrooms support learning."

Bron: Als er tijd over is kunst en de verwaarlozing van het brein in het onderwijs