Liberal Arts & Sciences Research Guide

Explores depictions of the natural world, from sixteenth century manuscripts to eighteenth and nineteenth century collections and catalogues to the work of self-taught nineteenth century naturalists to twentieth and twenty-first century artists' books.

"Artists and scientists jointly explore previously unseen and unknown empirical and theoretical objects. [This] book suggests ways in which art and science can draw inspiration from one another." -- book jacket

The aesthetic mind" breaks new ground in bringing together empirical sciences and philosophy to enhance our understanding of aesthetics and the experience of art. An eminent international team of experts presents new research in philosophy, psychology, neuroscience, and social anthropology: they explore the roles of emotion, imagination, empathy, and beauty in this realm of human experience, ranging over visual and literary art, music, and dance.