253 - Ellen Winner - The Science of How Art Works

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There is no end of talk and of wondering about 'art' and 'the arts.' But can we use psychological research on the arts to shed light on how art works?

We talk to psychologist Ellen Winner about her new book How Art Works: A Psychological Exploration.

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Paul Bloom reviews the book for the New Yorker

Ellen on KQED Forum