Do artists, particularly painters, perceive and process information in ways that

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Do artists, particularly painters, perceive and process information in ways that differ from non-artists?

There have been some studies pointing to a connection between neurobiology (including sensory reception) and art. Do artists, particularly painters, perceive and process information in ways that differ from non-artists? If you can point to sources or studies, that would be most helpful.

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You might look at the book , "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain." It helps people access the artistic (right) side of the brain more easily, and talks about why this works.