Reductionism in Art and Brain Science: Bridging the Two Cultures cover artwork
Neuroscience Published 2016 4/5

Reductionism in Art and Brain Science: Bridging the Two Cultures

by Eric R. Kandel

About the book

A study of how reductionist art can illuminate the brain's mechanisms for perception, interpretation, and emotional response.

Published
2016
Art Brain science Perception

My note

Reductionism in art taps into mechanisms in the brain for interpreting reality, in colour, shapes, edges, faces etc. I've gained a deeper appreciation for reductionist art because of this book.