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Author Seeley, William P., author

Title Attentional engines : a perceptual theory of the arts / William P. Seeley
Published New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2020

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Description 1 online resource : illustrations (black and white)
Series Thinking art
Thinking art.
Summary This title explores the potential of the growing field of cognitive sciences and aesthetics. Along the way it introduces readers to the philosophy of art and evaluates what psychology and neuroscience can and cannot tell us about the nature and value of artworks. Seeley utilizes a case study approach to explain how research in perceptual psychology and the neuroscience of attention can contribute to our everyday understanding of art
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Audience Specialized
Notes Online resource; title from home page (viewed on February 18, 2020)
Subject Art -- Psychology.
Visual perception.
Neurosciences and the arts.
Art appreciation -- Philosophy
Art appreciation -- Psychological aspects
Aesthetics.
Perception (Philosophy)
Philosophy of mind.
Visual Perception
visual perception.
perception.
Aesthetics
Art appreciation -- Psychological aspects
Art -- Psychology
Neurosciences and the arts
Perception (Philosophy)
Philosophy of mind
Visual perception
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9780190662189
0190662182
9780190662172
0190662174