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- Publisher
- Wiley
- Copyright
- © 2011 The Author. Journal Compilation © 2011 International Mind, Brain, and Education Society and Blackwell Publishing, Inc.
- ISSN
- 1751-2271
- eISSN
- 1751-228X
- DOI
- 10.1111/j.1751-228X.2011.01102.x
- Publisher site
- See Article on Publisher Site
Abstract
Works of art can be viewed as elements of a human‐specific nonverbal communication system, distinct from language. First, the cognitive abilities and skills required for art creation and perception are built from a cascade of events driven by a “genetic envelope”. Essential for the understanding of artistic creation is its epigenetic variability. Second, artistic contemplation and creation may be tentatively viewed as a discrete and singular conscious synthesis taking place within the personal global neuronal workspace of external perceptions, internal memories and stored emotions. Third, there is a need for rules that constrain and restrict in a top‐down manner the selection of representations generated by the artist's brain. Finally, artistic creation is a part of the personal history of the artist and stems from an anterior historical evolution.
Journal
Mind, Brain, and Education – Wiley
Published: Mar 1, 2011