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Reductionism in art and brain science : bridging the two cultures

by Eric R. Kandel

Exploring the intersection of neuroscience and modern art, this work examines how reductionism informs both scientific inquiry and artistic expression. It analyses the neurobiological basis of human perception and its role in understanding abstract visual forms.

Accession 11725 ISBN 9780231179621 Publisher Columbia University Press
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