Can the New Penn Center for Neuroaesthetics Unlock the Science of Beauty?

A person in a suit looks thoughtfully at a framed piece of art, with light illuminating their face. — Photo credit: Stevie Chris

Neuroscientist Anjan Chatterjee explores how the brain responds to art, questioning traditional concepts of art’s value and the impact of AI-generated art, in the newly established Penn Center for Neuroaesthetics. His findings highlight the evolutionary basis for perceiving beauty and art while acknowledging the cultural and neurological influences and pondering the implications of AI in this space.