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KEYNOTE | Art is Evolutionary

Thursday, August 22, 2024
11:30 am_12:15 pm

Monument-National

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85$

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Join Dr. Pinar Yoldas, artist and professor at the University of California San Diego, for an insightful exploration of how both human and non-human animals perceive, process, and remember artistic stimuli. This exposé delves into the neuroscience of art, highlighting the crucial role of sensation, perception, and memory, as Dr. Yoldas approaches art's evolutionary and neurological foundations, emphasizing immersion as a key element in modern storytelling and digital technologies. Tune into this inspiring talk to uncover how bridging the gap between human and non-human perspectives holds the potential to inform the future of art in our interconnected, digital world.

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During the event, no interpreter for the Deaf will be present.

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