doi: 10.1371/journal.pbio.1001504.
Epub 2013 Mar 19.
Neuroaesthetics and the trouble with beauty
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Neuroaesthetics and the trouble with beauty
PLoS Biol.
2013.
Abstract
Neuroscience is increasingly being called upon to address issues within the humanities. We discuss challenges that arise, relating to art and beauty, and provide ideas for a way forward.
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The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.
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Mural transferred to canvas. 143.5 cm×81.4 cm. Museo del Prado, Madrid.
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This work was supported by the National Science Foundation (Grant 0918064). The NSF had no role in study design, data collection and analysis, decision to publish, or preparation of the manuscript.
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