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How Art Can Inform Brain Science, and Vice Versa
Eric Kandel | Sep 1, 2016 | 3 min read
Reductionism may be the key to bridging the gap between the humanities and the sciences.
This is Your Brain on Art
The Scientist | Aug 31, 2016 | 1 min read
Nobel Laureate Eric Kandel talks about how our brains perceive and understand works of art.
Book Excerpt from Reductionism in Art and Brain Science
Bob Grant | Aug 31, 2016 | 4 min read
In Chapter 13, “Why Is Reductionism Successful in Art?” author Eric Kandel explores what about abstract art challenges the human brain.
Neuroaesthetics
Anjan Chatterjee | May 1, 2014 | 10+ min read
Researchers unravel the biology of beauty and art.
How Artistic Brains Differ
Jef Akst | Apr 18, 2014 | 1 min read
A study reveals structural differences between the brains of artists and non-artists.
Some Nerve
Greg Dunn | Oct 31, 2013 | 1 min read
The neuron-inspired art of erstwhile neuroscientist Greg Dunn