About the Seminar
In this seminar, Arnold Hoogerwerf elaborates on the structure of his project, his role in it and the plans for the near future.
He will show and discuss examples of supernormal stimuli and also of scientists that are referring to the work of Tinbergen in their attempt to shine more light on the evolutionary roots of art and the aesthetic experience.
Finally, Hoogerwerf will discuss the main backstory of the project, namely the idea of consilience, interdisciplinarity and the divide between the natural sciences and the humanities. If culture increasingly becomes an aspect of nature, how will this affect the arts of the 21st century?
For more info see his page.
About NIAS Seminars
NIAS Seminars are aimed to stimulate scientific cross-pollination within the NIAS academic community, but seminars are open to others who are interested. Please let us know if you wish to attend.