
Neuroethics Publications
Document Type
Journal Article
Date of this Version
1-2011
Publication Source
Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience
Volume
23
Issue
1
Start Page
53
Last Page
62
DOI
10.1162/jocn.2010.21457
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 neuroaesthetics. 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.
Copyright/Permission Statement
© Massachusetts Institute of Technology http://www.mitpressjournals.org/loi/jocn
Recommended Citation
Chatterjee, A. (2011). Neuroaesthetics: A Coming of Age Story. Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience, 23 (1), 53-62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1162/jocn.2010.21457
Date Posted: 09 November 2010
This document has been peer reviewed.
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