What Makes a Masterpiece?

Is the power of great art in its mysterious ability to move us? Science now claims to have discovered why we like the art we like with neuro-aesthetics, which examines how the brain processes art.

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    Matthew Cain explores the relationship between neuro-aesthetics and visual art.

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