Intersections of Mathematical, Cognitive, and Aesthetic Theories of Mind
Intersections of Mathematical, Cognitive, and Aesthetic Theories of Mind
The second shift is methodological in nature. Until recently only two strategies were available for studying the biological mecha- nisms underlying artistic appreciation and creation: first, making theoretical conjectures based on general understanding of brain structure and function; and second, single case-studies of brain injuries affecting art-related activities. The former produced theo- ries that often went untested (and were sometimes untestable), while the latter generated accounts that w