Cognition and the Visual Arts
Cognition and the Visual Arts by Robert L. Solso, published by MIT Press in 1994, is a comprehensive exploration of the interplay between cognitive psychology and art. This first edition, comprising 294 pages, delves into how humans perceive, process, and store information, applying these concepts to the viewing and interpretation of art. Solso emphasizes the intrinsic connection between mind and art, presenting a systematic study that reflects on humanity’s long-standing relationship with artistic expression.
Readers will find a refreshing approach to the psychology of art, as Solso synthesizes extensive research and simplifies complex scientific concepts. The book illustrates a variety of art forms, including examples from African, Asian, and prehistoric cultures, while primarily focusing on Western art. By blending the standard information-processing model with insights into brain function and neural networks, this work offers a unique perspective on cognition and its relevance to artistic experience.
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In this first systematic study of the connection between the new cognitive psychology and its importance to art, Solso reflects on the long relationship between humankind and art, observing that “mind and art are one.”
An experienced and prolific writer, Robert Solso has a gift for simplifying sometimes difficult concepts in science. Here he brings a refreshing new approach to the psychology of art, synthesizing research from a vast collection of data on how humans perceive, process, and store information and applying it to the viewing and interpretation of art. In this first systematic study of the connection between the new cognitive psychology and its importance to art, Solso reflects on the long relationship between humankind and art, observing that “mind and art are one.” A major theme of this book, in fact, is that the clearest view of the mind comes when we create or experience art, a reverse of the usual view of art and cognition. The illustrations cover a wide range of examples, including African, Asian, and prehistoric art, but focusing primarily on Western art. The treatment of cognition applies a blend of the standard information-processing model, brain function, and neural networks. Cognitive Psychology series
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