Added: Jan 23, 2008
From: LennyBound
Duration: 9:57
Why is it that great works of art seem to have a universal appeal, transcending cultural and geographic boundaries? V.S. Ramachandran, director of UCSD's Center for Brain and Cognition has studied how the brain perceives works of art and thinks he may know the answer to this intriguing question.This is Part 1 of 8.
Channel: Education
Tags: art hinduism mind neuroaesthetics neurology neurophilosophy neuroscience of philosophy synesthesia
Rating: 5.00 (32 ratings) Views: 4446' favoriteCount='72 Comments: 14
squareandrare Says:
Feb 10, 2008 - When was this video taped?Anyway, Ramachandran is the most fascinating lecturer I've ever encountered.
PhysStud2006 Says:
Feb 10, 2008 - A prolific and fascinating speaker...
LennyBound Says:
Feb 11, 2008 - It was first aired on UCSD-TV on 11/13/2000, so it's somewhat old, but still a classic. :-)
statickk14 Says:
Mar 8, 2008 - I see hope still left for Mankind...
snylekkie Says:
Mar 16, 2008 - go ramachandran!
MrFrankBullitt Says:
Mar 26, 2008 - Anybody know if he'll be speaking soon?
Stickstacks12 Says:
Apr 7, 2008 - He speaks all the time at UCSD for his classes... best teacher I ever had. There may be a schedule online. His books are great too if you aren't near San Diego.
aaronhallam61 Says:
Apr 10, 2008 - I remember watching this on TV many years ago! Great stuff!
bamboo4tameshigiri Says:
Jul 13, 2008 - Thank you very much for posting this series.
bamboo4tameshigiri Says:
Jul 13, 2008 - Phantoms was one of the best books I ever read before I started college.
bouk98765 Says:
Oct 3, 2008 - this guys awesome!i hope to specialize in neurology some day (currently started grade 12 bio):)
senti170 Says:
Oct 9, 2008 - He is great!.I read all his books.He is so fascinating and creative, and the important of all- he loves his job and this subject and he knows how to interest other people.
housetree10 Says:
Nov 27, 2008 - thank you for uploading this video!
LennyBound Says:
Nov 27, 2008 - Glad you liked it. :-)
GeorgeLee Says:
Dec 21, 2008 - This is just great! Thanks for sharing this.
iviewthetube Says:
Feb 9, 2008 - It is so reassuring that there are people out there who are capable of thinking so well.