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Compared with people who watched purely entertaining videos, viewers of artsy films performed better on tasks requiring flexible ideas and fresh connections . The findings add strong evidence that art can do more than stir emotions: even brief cultural experiences may help people think more openly, solve
Art films shown to sharpen creative thinking in new study
Art films shown to sharpen creative thinking in new study

13.04.2026

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