FYSE1531A-F18
Art, Music and Creative Brain
Art, Music, and the Creative Brain
In this course we will use advances in neuroscience, as well as recent discussions between artists and neuroscientists, to explore the involvement of the brain in in artistic creativity. Focusing primarily upon the visual arts and music, we will learn how human beings sense and perceive images and sounds, how artists exploit the brain mechanisms responsible for such experiences, and how creativity might be understood in neurological terms. We will read from authors investigating the intersection between the arts and neuroscience, and students will present on a visual or musical work of their choice, or their own composition. 3 hrs. sem.
In this course we will use advances in neuroscience, as well as recent discussions between artists and neuroscientists, to explore the involvement of the brain in in artistic creativity. Focusing primarily upon the visual arts and music, we will learn how human beings sense and perceive images and sounds, how artists exploit the brain mechanisms responsible for such experiences, and how creativity might be understood in neurological terms. We will read from authors investigating the intersection between the arts and neuroscience, and students will present on a visual or musical work of their choice, or their own composition. 3 hrs. sem.
- Term:
- Fall 2018
- Location:
- McCardell Bicentennial Hall 338(MBH 338)
- Schedule:
- 1:30pm-4:15pm on Monday (Sep 11, 2018 to Dec 7, 2018)
- Type:
- Seminar
- Instructors:
- Thomas Root
- Subject:
- First Year Seminar
- Department:
- First-Year Seminar Program
- Division:
- Interdisciplinary
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- ART CW SCI
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 92594
- Subject Code:
- FYSE
- Course Number:
- 1531
- Section Identifier:
- A