Rodica I. Miroiu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Morphological basis of Neuroaesthetics: an introduction

Although there have been significant advances in our understanding of brain functions and morphology, there are still gaps of knowledge related to processing function. In this context, Neuroaesthetics represents a new area of research at the interface between neurobiology, medicine and art. At the present time there is much debate related to Neuroeasthetics’ scope and methods. Some authors regard Neuroaesthetics more as a psychological subfield while others use its principles to better understand art in general. If compatible with life and art production, central nervous system damage is associated with a substantial change in style and thematic. From another perspective, some studies have shown that activation of specific parts of the brain such as the lateral prefrontal and medical cortex are related to judgment and focus on aesthetically visually positive experience while aesthetical stimuli related to music and dance are processed in temporal, parietal and occipital lobes. In addition, other subcortical components seem to be involved in information processing associated with Neuroaesthetics experience. The current presentation will provide an update in this challenging field which ultimately relates to art appreciation.

 

Rodica Miroiu trained in Sport Medicine in Romania at the National University of Sports in Bucharest. She was awarded a doctorate by the same institution for her work on rehabilitation of patients with post-traumatic spastic paraplegia. Currently she is an Honorary Research Fellow with Griffith University School of Dentistry, Australia. In addition, she is teaching Anatomy for Artists at Queensland College of Art – Gold Coast Campus. Her research interests include sports medicine education, rehabilitation through sport and arts as well as neuroesthetics. She has authored numerous books and articles on neurorehabilitation through kinesitherapy.