Neuroscience and Art

The brain is by far the most fascinating part of the body. It has so many functions, works in so many different ways and multitasks from the moment of its birth till the end. Since the first lecture video on this topic this week I thought to myself, WOW people have the same kind of fascinations as I do. I am a dancer and I always wondered how it was that I was able to remember dances from when I  was 8 and still have the ability to learn even more dances. What is it in our brain that is able to keep so many memories and how does this apply to art?

So, how do the sciences of the brain apply to art and how art is viewed? In every aspect possible. This is to say, the brain weather it be its function or its features are used in making and viewing art. There are so many ways such as memories, or dream, conscious vs unconscious mindset, and how the eyes view thing (deceitful or not). The most intriguing part of this is how the brain can affect the art (as well as be affected by outside factors. In an article by elite daily, a man creates self portraits of himself sober and then under the influence of different drugs. How does something change so much? 

 "The Neuroscience of Art." Web. 18 May 2015.  

 "Art Of The Brain : Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow. Giving New Hope for Brain Cancer Survival." Art Of The Brain : Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow. Giving New Hope for Brain Cancer Survival. Web. 18 May 2015.  

 "The Beautiful Brain." The Beautiful Brain RSS. Web. 18 May 2015.  

 "Artist Creates Self-Portraits On Different Drugs, And The Results Are Insane (Photos)." Elite Daily Artist Creates SelfPortraits On Different Drugs And The Results Are Insane Photos Comments. 30 Jan. 2014. Web. 18 May 2015.