Neuroscience + Art

Art and science has always been interconnected whether it has been intentional or coincidental. Art can be the inspiration for endless possibilities. Art allows for theoretical concepts to take shape, but none of this can be possible without the science that has allowed for it to applied. In today's age, neuroscience has become a forefront in technological advances. Neuroscience has anything to do with the manipulation, pharmacology, development or structure of the nervous system. Mark Cohen a neurological scientist, conducted as study that altered one's perception through goggles. Over time the neurological adjustment become quicker and quicker, proving the nervous system's ability to adapt. (Cohen). The study of neuroscience was only made possible by Santiago Ramon y Cajal, he was the first person to accurately illustrate neurons and complex nervous system structures. (Costandi) Since Santiago Ramon y Cajal, the illustrations that depict the neurological system have become more more elaborate and vivid. By altering proteins, scientists have found a way to create the neurological system into 90 different colors. (Vesna)

Although the actual structure of the neurological system is amazing, the applications it are endless. Many neurological mediums have been created, the emotions that people feel have been expressed through different mediums, like music and art. Beethoven for example, biologically was inept with the loss of his hearing, but neurologically, he was incredible with the ability for him to portray emotions through his many musical pieces.

However diferent neuroscience and art may appear to be, there is always some type of connection between the two different fields of study. The two will forever be intertwined whether they would like to be or not. Art is the product of our neurological functions. As long as humans continue to innovate artistically, neuroscience will always have a place along side. 

Work Cited:

 Cohen, Mark. Neuroscience-Mark Cohen. 2012. Web. 17 May 2015.

Costandi, Mo. "The Discovery of the Neuron." Neurophilosophy. Wordpress, 29 Aug. 2006. Web. 15 May 2015

Vesna, Victoria. "Neuroscience Pt. 1. "Youtube. 17 May 2012. Web. 15 May 2015.

 www.americanbeethovensociety.org/‎

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuroscience