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ESSAYS ON SCIENCE AND SOCIETY: Artistic Creativity and the Brain -- Zeki 293 (5527): 51... - 6 views

  • Visual art contributes to our understanding of the visual brain because it explores and reveals the brain's perceptual capabilities. As Paul Klee once wrote, "Art does not reproduce the visible; it makes things visible." But visual art also obeys the laws of the visual brain, and thus reveals these laws to us. Of these laws, two stand supreme.
  • The first is the law of constancy. By this I mean that the function of the visual brain is to seek knowledge of the constant and essential properties of objects and surfaces, when the information reaching it changes from moment to moment. The distance, the viewing point, and the illumination conditions change continually, yet the brain is able to discard these changes in categorizing an object.
  • The second supreme law is that of abstraction. By abstraction I mean the process in which the particular is subordinated to the general, so that what is represented is applicable to many particulars. This second law is intimately linked to the first, because abstraction is a critical step in the efficient acquisition of knowledge; without it, the brain would be enslaved to the particular. The capacity to abstract is also probably imposed on the brain by the limitations of its memory system, because it does away with the need to recall every detail. Art, too, abstracts and thus externalizes the inner workings of the brain. Its primordial function is thus a reflection of the function of the brain.
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about | electric sheep - 1 views

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    Electric Sheep is a collaborative abstract artwork founded by Scott Draves. It's run by thousands of people all over the world, and can be installed on any ordinary PC or Mac. When these computers "sleep", the Electric Sheep comes on and the computers communicate with each other by the internet to share the work of creating morphing abstract animations known as "sheep". The result is a collective "android dream", an homage to Philip K. Dick's novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep.
Ian Yang

Abstract Art Descriptions - 0 views

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    Have some ideas of describing your abstracts before you get TOO ABSTRACT.
rishi080

abstract paintings - 0 views

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    Searching for the famous Art Gallery in the Capital? Drop round to see selective Abstract paintings collection in Delhi which is quite an affordable art company.
Ian Yang

Ian Yang - Abstract Fonts - 0 views

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    This is the place you get to see some of my favorite fonts! :P Abstract fonts is really quite an amazing place to download quality and free fonts, Enjoy!
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    I like Opulent a lot - it's like a super-fancy Optima. Who could resist the charms of Creampuff-Regular?
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    I'm no expert of typography, but I do appreciate the variety of fonts -- which could be very upsetting as well when it comes to designing, at least for me. Creampuff is simply one of my favorites, somehow it makes me smile every time I look at it! ;)
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Still Life Wall Art: Embrace Simplicity to Wall Decor - 0 views

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    Your kids will love playing with shapes and triangles embedded in the art. Start encouraging your wall decor to embrace simplicity. It shows the lookout of the box. Choose the still life wall art paintings to embrace simplicity and these abstract paintings complement your living space. To read more about original still life art click on the link.
Ian Yang

Humble Voice // GEUCLIDE - 0 views

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    Honestly, I'm not a guy into overmuch, though I alaways admire the idea and labour of creating art. As for geuclide's works, THANKS GOD he knows the boundary and jumps out of the stereotypes skillfully and stylishly. I can pull out a whole package of adjectives to describe his works, one of them is MARVELOUS. As you can see on the left, his abstract appear like an abstract landscape painting, with soft, appealing color schemes, plenty of space around and a bit of darker doodle that brings extra moves and delightful surprise to the image, which basically makes me wanna pick up the phone immediately and ask him how much he would like to sell it. :O) If you can' agree my viewpoint more, go check out his humblevoice gallery, for he has lots of things to feast your hungry eyes.

    - ian
Ian Yang

depthCORE :: Digital to the Core - 0 views

  • depthCORE is an international art collective focused on modern and abstract art, incorporating design, photography, animation and audio. Established by Justin Maller and Kevin Stacey in 2002, our membership is comprised of artists of all ages from all locations around the world and all walks of life, united by their love for art, and their passion for innovation.
Ian Yang

shanghaiwu's Overview - RedBubble - 1 views

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    This guy is from my redbubble contacts and he seems quite a celebrity who keeps winning awards for his stonishing photographs though personally I prefer his digital works, which have these funky twists here and there that wows me all the time and are totally enjoyable for all the Japanese style fans.
    - Ian

Ian Yang

Patterns : Graphic Design Books : Drusilla Cole - 0 views

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    Patterns Drusilla Cole Theme: Graphic Design By: Drusilla Cole Publisher: Laurence King Year: 2007 Pages: 240 pages Format: 17x24 cm Features: hardcover Languages: English ISBN: 978-1-85669-505-3 Pattern is back, and what better way to celebrate its revival than with a cool compendium of the best pattern design from around the globe? This exciting new book showcases some of the most innovative pattern designs, including graphics, textiles, fashion, furnishings, ceramics, tiles, wallpaper, and stationery. While many of the featured designers work commercially, others are independent players whose work is cutting-edge even though, or perhaps because, they don't follow conventional techniques or disciplined structures. Figurative, funky, abstract, pixel-based, graphic, or retro patterns are all featured in this visual feast of the best work to emerge in the last five years.


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František Kupka. (Czech, 1871-1957) - 0 views

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    František Kupka. (Czech, 1871-1957). Works from the MOMA collection.
Taylor Wilson

Wall Art: Three Inspiring Artists - 1 views

  • They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder and that statement stands true. Art, one of the most basic home accessories, is completely subjective. Strong, almost defiant lines of modern abstract art can touch one person, while another can become enthralled by the intricate designs of Russian folk art. The choices are endless as the number of incredibly talented artists continues to grow.
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    Inspiring artists for your home decor ideas!
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Art books in delhi - 0 views

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    Come and have a look at the great collection of the contemporary and abstract art form on our web art gallery.
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