art can make you better at it

There's a prevailing attitude that art doesn't matter in the real world.But the study of art can enhance our perception and our ability to translate to others what we see.Those skills are useful.Those skills can save lives.Doctors, nurses, and law enforcement agents an use painting, sculpture, and photography as tools to improve their visual acuity and communication skills,which are critical during investigations and emergencies.If you're treating an injury,investigating a crime scene,or trying to describe either of those things to a colleague,art can make you better at it.