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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.
Meet An Artist With No Hands
Kerry Grens | Jun 1, 2016 | 4 min read
The brain can compensate for missing body parts, allowing some people, such as Matthias Buchinger, to function at a very high level despite their disabilities.
Cognitive Neuroscience Lurking in Art
Kerry Grens | Oct 19, 2015 | 2 min read
What can neuroscientists learn from the masters and other artists?
Neuroimaging Graces Times Square
Kerry Grens | Nov 26, 2014 | 1 min read
A film showcasing stunning images of brain structures is lighting up New York City billboards for three minutes each night.
Neuroaesthetics
Anjan Chatterjee | May 1, 2014 | 10+ min read
Researchers unravel the biology of beauty and art.
The Art of Brain Damage
Anjan Chatterjee | Apr 30, 2014 | 1 min read
Artist Katherine Sherwood discuss how suffering a cerebral hemorrhage affected her work.
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
Cerebral Beauty
Hannah Waters | Mar 15, 2012 | 1 min read
Cap off your celebration of Brain Awareness Week with some artistic applications of neuroscience.