How art teaches us empathy

The arts are increasingly acknowledged as a key force in developing the capacity for human connection.
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Artwork by Fabrizio di Palma

The role of art is often seen as something that must disturb and provoke but the arts also have a much gentler ​role: the evoking of empathy.

In a society where the need for human connection is challenged by computerisation and technological mediation, empathy is increasingly valued as a major aspect of emotional intelligence.

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Madeleine Dore
About the Author
Madeleine Dore is a freelance writer and founder of Extraordinary Routines, an interview project exploring the intersection between creativity and imperfection. She is the previous Deputy Editor at ArtsHub. Follow her on Twitter at @RoutineCurator