Art and the Mind. Psychology, Neuroaesthetics and Cognition

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

With art psychology, neuroaesthetics and cognitive science, the seminar explores three essential areas of research into the mental processes involved in the production and impact of works of art. By examining the positions of influential protagonists and their critics, participants will reflect on the promises and limitations of an analysis of art that focuses on the mental and learn how to utilize the potential of such approaches for their own analyses.