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The Age Of Insight: The Quest To Understand The Unconscious In Art, Mind, And Brain, From Vienna 1900 To The Present
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A Brilliant Book By Nobel Prize Winner Eric R. Kandel, The Age Of Insight Takes Us To Vienna 1900, Where Leaders In Science, Medicine, And Art Began A Revolution That Changed Forever How We Think About The Human Mindour Conscious And Unconscious Thoughts And Emotionsand How Mind And Brain Relate To Art.At The Turn Of The Century, Vienna Was The Cultural Capital Of Europe. Artists And Scientists Met In Glittering Salons, Where They Freely Exchanged Ideas That Led To Revolutionary Breakthroughs In Psychology, Brain Science, Literature, And Art. Kandel Takes Us Into The World Of Vienna To Trace, In Rich And Rewarding Detail, The Ideas And Advances Made Then, And Their Enduring Influence Today.The Vienna School Of Medicine Led The Way With Its Realization That Truth Lies Hidden Beneath The Surface. That Principle Infused Viennese Culture And Strongly Influenced The Other Pioneers Of Vienna 1900. Sigmund Freud Shocked The World With His Insights Into How Our Everyday Unconscious Aggressive And Erotic Desires Are Repressed And Disguised In Symbols, Dreams, And Behavior. Arthur Schnitzler Revealed Womens Unconscious Sexuality In His Novels Through His Innovative Use Of The Interior Monologue. Gustav Klimt, Oscar Kokoschka, And Egon Schiele Created Startlingly Evocative And Honest Portraits That Expressed Unconscious Lust, Desire, Anxiety, And The Fear Of Death.Kandel Tells The Story Of How These Pioneersfreud, Schnitzler, Klimt, Kokoschka, And Schieleinspired By The Vienna School Of Medicine, In Turn Influenced The Founders Of The Vienna School Of Art History To Ask Pivotal Questions Such As What Does The Viewer Bring To A Work Of Art? How Does The Beholder Respond To It? These Questions Prompted New And Ongoing Discoveries In Psychology And Brain Biology, Leading To Revelations About How We See And Perceive, How We Think And Feel, And How We Respond To And Create Works Of Art. Kandel, One Of The Leading Scientific Thinkers Of Our Time, Places These Five Innovators In The Context Of Todays Cuttingedge Science And Gives Us A New Understanding Of The Modernist Art Of Klimt, Kokoschka, And Schiele, As Well As The School Of Thought Of Freud And Schnitzler. Reinvigorating The Intellectual Enquiry That Began In Vienna 1900, The Age Of Insight Is A Wonderfully Written, Superbly Researched, And Beautifully Illustrated Book That Also Provides A Foundation For Future Work In Neuroscience And The Humanities. It Is An Extraordinary Book From An International Leader In Neuroscience And Intellectual History.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Age of Insight' about? A: 'The Age of Insight' explores the intersection of art, psychology, and neuroscience, focusing on the cultural revolution in Vienna around 1900 that influenced modern thought about the human mind.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Age of Insight'? A: The book is authored by Eric R. Kandel, a Nobel Prize-winning neuroscientist.
- Q: What topics does this book cover? A: The book covers topics such as unconscious thoughts, emotions, and the relationship between the mind, brain, and art, as well as the contributions of key figures like Freud and Klimt.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Age of Insight' have? A: 'The Age of Insight' consists of 636 pages, providing in-depth analysis and insights.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'The Age of Insight' is available in hardcover binding, offering durability and a classic feel.
- Q: When was 'The Age of Insight' published? A: 'The Age of Insight' was published on March 27, 2012.
- Q: Is 'The Age of Insight' suitable for beginners in psychology? A: Yes, the book is well-researched and accessible, making it suitable for readers new to psychology and those interested in the relationship between art and science.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: 'The Age of Insight' is available in its first edition.
- Q: What kind of illustrations does the book contain? A: The book includes beautifully illustrated images that enhance the understanding of the discussed artworks and concepts.
- Q: Can this book be used as a reference for academic studies? A: Yes, 'The Age of Insight' can serve as a valuable reference for academic studies in psychology, art history, and neuroscience due to its comprehensive research and insights.