Art and the Senses
Author | : Francesca Bacci |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 679 |
Release | : 2011-08-04 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780199230600 |
ISBN-13 | : 0199230609 |
Rating | : 4/5 (00 Downloads) |
Download or read book Art and the Senses written by Francesca Bacci and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2011-08-04 with total page 679 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The senses play a vital role in our health, our social interactions, and in enjoying food, music and the arts. The book provides a unique interdisciplinary overview of the senses, ranging from the neuroscience of sensory processing in the body, to cultural influences on how the senses are used in society, to the role of the senses in the arts.