Instant Genius

Art and the brain, with Susan Magsamen

Mar 30, 2023
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Neuro-aesthetics Definition

  • Neuro-aesthetics studies how art experiences measurably change the brain, body, and behavior.
  • This knowledge translates into practices for health and well-being.
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Aesthetic Experience

  • An aesthetic experience involves sensory input, personal knowledge, and feelings/rewards.
  • These combine to create highly individualized peak experiences.
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Individual Taste

  • Individual taste in art is shaped by lived experiences, genetics, and cultural context.
  • The default mode network in our brain helps us decide what we like and dislike.
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