Neuroaesthetics: A coming of age story

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Abstract

Neuroaesthetics is gaining momentum. At this early juncture, it is worth taking stock of where the field is and what lies ahead. Here, I review writings that fall under the rubric of neuro-aesthetics. These writings include discussions of the parallel organizational principles of the brain and the intent and practices of artists, the description of informative anecdotes, and the emergence of experimental neuroaesthetics. I then suggest a few areas within neuroaesthetics that might be pursued profitably. Finally, I raise some challenges for the field. These challenges are not unique to neuroaesthetics. As neuroaesthetics comes of age, it might take advantage of the lessons learned from more mature domains of inquiry within cognitive neuroscience. © 2010 Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

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Chatterjee, A. (2011, January). Neuroaesthetics: A coming of age story. Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience. https://doi.org/10.1162/jocn.2010.21457

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