Life is pain, Highness.

Title: Just a bit of you today!

***This is the third installment of Most People Bring Roses, however, it can stand on its own.***

Beta:izzimalfoy
Claim: Caught in the Act
Character(s): Draco/Neville
Table/Prompt: February / #10
Word Count: 2395
Rating:nc-17-ish
Summary: Love is in the air and everyone was noticing Neville's good mood over the past few months.

A/N: This is my fic for the draconeville February table challenge. As always I want to thank my betaizzimalfoy for taking the time to look this over, translating it, and for making sure this was presentable. :) I don't think I could do it with out you ♥

Many people question the purpose of art. They acknowledge an aesthetic approach but ignore any possible positive benefits of a more practical nature. Contrary to popular belief, art is not purely aesthetic. It is not a product with no possible effects outside of the obvious - an "artistic" product. Art is not of less use than science in preparing individuals for the "real" world. In fact, the contrary is true. Art is very important in helping the brain reach its full potential.

How does art accomplish this? It introduces the brain to diverse cognitive skills that help us unravel intricate problems. Art activates the creative part of our brain - the part that works without words and can only express itself non-verbally. Art, in thought and through the creative processes, activates the imaginative and creative side, the spatial and intuitive side of our brain. Art jumps over the process of linear and logical thinking. It trains the brain to shift into thinking differently, of broaching old problems in new ways.

This is what makes art so important. It benefits the brain by training it to think outside the box. It helps children understand concepts with greater ease. It aids children in getting better grades. In the real world, the artistic side of the brain helps engineers solve problems. It guides individuals to create solutions. Art is the property of fine artists; it is also the product of engineers, technicians and computer designers. Art, in many different ways, helps people make the world a better place!
End rant...