Art and technology have been converging rapidly in the past few years; an important example of this convergence is the alliance of neuroscience with aesthetics; which has produced the new field of neuroaesthetics.Irving Massey examines this alliance; in large part to allay the fears of artists and audiences alike that brain science may "explain away" the arts. The first part of the book shows how neuroscience can enhance our understanding of certain features of art. The second part of the book illustrates a humanistic approach to the arts; it is written entirely without recourse to neuroscience; in order to show the differences in methodology between the two approaches. The humanistic style is marked particularly by immersion in the individual work and by evaluation; rather than by detachment in the search for generalizations. In the final section Massey argues that; despite these differences; once the reality of imagination is accepted neuroscience can be seen as the collaborator; not the inquisitor; of the arts.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Need a cello...By Jessica DunnI love the piano guys more than I can say! So why the lower review? This is the perfect book if someone in your house happens to play the piano and someone else happens to play cello. For the solo pianist it doesnt sound much like the song because often in their music the cello has the melody. They are beautiful songs regardless. I just wish it could stand up more on its own.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. my cello player loves this bookBy L. LapioMy son primarily plays cello; but also took a couple years of piano lessons. He enjoys playing the cello part. It is challenging; but not too challenging for him. The piano part is over his skill level though.I would recommend both for upper-intermediate to advanced level. This is definitely not a beginners book.The songs are identical to the ones that The Piano Guys play in concert. They mightve slightly simplified the arrangement and of course; it is missing the improvising that we enjoyed in their performance. The songs are great; and you will enjoy playing/listening to them.The Piano Guys have several YouTube videos playing the songs from this book. I would recommend searching for them and listening to them if you are curious about what the songs will sound like.7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Amazing SongbookBy Luke BatesThis is an excellent piano book. Not some unskilled pianist and cello book. If you have not been trained to play music; this book is not for you. This is an extremely difficult song book but it also contains extremely beautiful songs.