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CARTA: Evolutionary Origins of Art and Aesthetics: Aesthetics in Infants and Is There Animal Art?

In this edition of CARTA’s Evolutionary Origins of Art and Aesthetics Series, renowned researcher Patricia Kuhl shares insights into the development of faculties that enable the human sense of aesthetics, and Daniel Povinelli presents a critical examination of claims of art created by animals. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 16605]

Jun 25, 2009•54 min

CARTA: Evolutionary Origins of Art and Aesthetics: Aesthetics and Art in Neanderthal and Paleolithic Cultures

Did our early ancestors produce art? Or do modern humans only think they did? In this episode of the CARTA series Evolutionary Origins of Art and Aesthetics, join renowned scientists Jean-Jacques Hublin and Randall White in an exploration of the notions of creativity and aesthetics as seen in Neanderthal and Paleolithic cultures. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 16604]

Jun 18, 2009•55 min

CARTA: Evolutionary Origins of Art and Aesthetics: Art Music Emotion Love and Human Evolution

In this edition of CARTA’s Evolutionary Origins of Art and Aesthetics Series, three world-renowned researchers – Antonio Damasio, Helen Fisher and Isabelle Peretz share their insights into the neural basis of art, creativity, emotions and music and the powerful roles they play in the evolution of the human species. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 16603]

Jun 11, 2009•56 min

CARTA: Evolutionary Origins of Art and Aesthetics: Neurobiology Neurology and Art and Aesthetics

In this edition of CARTA’s Evolutionary Origins of Art and Aesthetics Series, two world-renowned scientists, neurologist Vilayanur Ramachandran and neurobiologist Jean-Pierre Changeux share their insights into the neurobiology that mediates our perception of universal qualities essential to the human experiences of aesthetics and creativity. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 16194]

Jun 04, 2009•54 min

CARTA: Evolutionary Origins of Art and Aesthetics: Aesthetic Universals and the Neurology of Art - Vilayanur S. Ramachandran

Renowned neurologist Vilyanur Ramachandran explores the neural bases of the human sense of aesthetics, beauty and art. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 16439]

Mar 26, 2009•33 min

CARTA: Evolutionary Origins of Art and Aesthetics: A Critical Analysis of Claims for the Production of Art by Other Animals - Daniel Povinelli

Renowned researcher Daniel Povinelli explores the notion of creativity and art in animals. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 16438]

Mar 26, 2009•25 min

CARTA: Evolutionary Origins of Art and Aesthetics: The Emotional Power of Music - Isabelle Peretz

Renowned researcher Isabelle Peretz shares fascinating insights into the power of music on human emotion. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 16437]

Mar 26, 2009•18 min

CARTA: Evolutionary Origins of Art and Aesthetics: Aesthetics and the Infant Mind - Patricia Kuhl

Renowned researcher Patricia Kuhl shares insights into the development of aesthetics in humans. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 16436]

Mar 26, 2009•23 min

CARTA: Evolutionary Origins of Art and Aesthetics: Paleolithic Art - Randall White

Renowned anthropologist Randall White explores the notion of art production by early human ancestors. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 16435]

Mar 26, 2009•26 min

CARTA: Evolutionary Origins of Art and Aesthetics: Neanderthal Art - Jean-Jacques Hublin

Renowned anthropologist Jean-Jacques Hublin explores the notion of art production by early human ancestors. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 16434]

Mar 26, 2009•24 min

CARTA: Evolutionary Origins of Art and Aesthetics: Art and Emotions - Antonio Damasio

Renowned researcher Antonio Damasio shares insight into the neural bases of creativity and emotion. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 16432]

Mar 26, 2009•20 min

CARTA: Evolutionary Origins of Art and Aesthetics: Rules and Constraints of Artistic Creation: The Neurobiologist Viewpoint - Jean-Pierre Changeux

Renowned neurobiologist Jean-Pierre Changeux shares insight into the neurobiology that mediates the human capacities of aesthetics and creativity. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Show ID: 16430]

Mar 26, 2009•22 min

CARTA: Evolutionary Origins of Art and Aesthetics: Welcome and Opening Remarks - Ajit Varki and Jean-Pierre Changeux

Welcoming remarks for CARTA’s Evolutionary Origins of Art and Aesthetics symposium held in March 2009. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Show ID: 16429]

Mar 26, 2009•11 min

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