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Podcast: Speaking of Psychology
Episode: What psychology has to say about art, with Ellen Winner, PhD
Description: Art is universal β there has never been a human society without it. But we donβt always agree on what makes for good art, or even what makes something art at all. Ellen Winner, PhD, of Boston College, talks about how psychology can help answer the question βWhat is art?β why even non-experts can tell the difference between a childβs painting and an abstract masterpiece, why art forgeries bother us so much, the purpose of arts education, and more. Links: Ellen Winner, PhD Speaking of Psychology Homepage Sponsor: Newport Healthcare Learn more about your...