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Why do we enjoy art? What inspires us to create artistic works? How can brain science help us understand our taste in art?

The Psychology of Art provides an eclectic introduction to the myriad ways in which psychology can help us understand and appreciate creative activities. Exploring how we perceive everything from colour to motion, the book examines art-making as a form of human behaviour that stretches back throughout history as a constant source of inspiration, conflict and conversation. It also considers how factors such as fakery, reproduction technology and sexism influence our judgements about art.

By asking what psychological science has to do with artistic appreciation, The Psychology of Art introduces the reader to new ways of thinking about how we create and consume art.



Table of Contents

Preface

1. Art and psychology

2. The neuroscience of art

3. Why do we engage in art?

4. Depicting space, contour and form in art

5. Depicting colour and motion in art

6. What makes great art?

7. Creativity in art and science

Further reading

Bibliography

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      Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
      Published 8 October 2020
      ISBN-13 9780367609931
      978-0367609931
      ISBN-10 0367609932
      Also in:
      Art & Photography The Arts: art forms Cognition and cognitive psychology

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Why do we enjoy art? What inspires us to create artistic works? How can brain science help us understand our taste in art?

      The Psychology of Art provides an eclectic introduction to the myriad ways in which psychology can help us understand and appreciate creative activities. Exploring how we perceive everything from colour to motion, the book examines art-making as a form of human behaviour that stretches back throughout history as a constant source of inspiration, conflict and conversation. It also considers how factors such as fakery, reproduction technology and sexism influence our judgements about art.

      By asking what psychological science has to do with artistic appreciation, The Psychology of Art introduces the reader to new ways of thinking about how we create and consume art.



      Table of Contents

      Preface

      1. Art and psychology

      2. The neuroscience of art

      3. Why do we engage in art?

      4. Depicting space, contour and form in art

      5. Depicting colour and motion in art

      6. What makes great art?

      7. Creativity in art and science

      Further reading

      Bibliography

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