Art works because it appeals to certain faculties of the mind. Music depends on details of the auditory system, painting and sculpture on the visual system. Poetry and literature depend on language.
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But in most cases even the possibility that the correlations reflect shared genes is taboo.
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But the newest research is showing that many properties of the brain are genetically organized, and don't depend on information coming in from the senses.
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So no, it's not all in the genes, but what isn't in the genes isn't in the family environment either. It can't be explained in terms of the overall personalities or the child-rearing practices of parents.
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