Today, visionary scientists, well-known artists and curators increasingly demand a union of sciences and the arts to face the challenges of the future through a new interdisciplinarity, and to contribute to the required change in common consciousness. This approach aims to learn more about human potential and universal characteristics in order to support and promote these qualities more adequately.
The rapid developments in the neurosciences have made it possible to explore biological foundations of the perception of art and creativity, which includes both anthropological universals and cultural specifics, as well as subjective mental states such as love, fear and desire. The term "Neuroesthetics" describes this field of research.
The results of these innovative studies naturally arouse the interest of contemporary artists. In turn, their expertise in dealing with anthropological universals, and their capacity for unique ways of expression are the central subjects of neuroesthetics.
Presently, only a handful of top international universities analyse the arts scientifically to understand more about human qualities and potentials – without, however, placing the communication between art and science at the centre of their research.
The Berlin-based non-profit society "Association of Neuroesthetics e.V." has been founded to promote this essential dialogue and lasting cooperation between the arts and the sciences.