Nobel Laureate Eric Kandel Explores Neural Basis of Art Perception in New Publication
Nobel Prize-winning neuroscientist Eric Kandel has published a new book titled 'Arte e Scienza' (Raffaello Cortina, Milan, 2025). The work examines the relationship between artistic perception and its neural correlates, proposing that understanding how the brain responds to art is a key objective of modern mind science. Kandel's research suggests that unconscious perception supports conscious experience when engaging with various art forms, including painting, music, poetry, and cinema. The publication was discussed in an article on Doppiozero.com in March 2026.
Key facts
- Eric Kandel, a Nobel laureate neuroscientist, authored 'Arte e Scienza' in 2025
- The book investigates connections between art perception and neural processes
- Kandel argues that a primary goal of mind science is to understand brain responses to art
- The work explores how unconscious perception informs conscious artistic experience
- The publication was released by Raffaello Cortina Editore in Milan
Entities
Institutions
- Raffaello Cortina Editore
Locations
- Milan