YBCA:You presents

Experiencing Art

With Arthur Shimamura

When
Fri May 23, 2014
Where
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)
Time
7:00 PM
Cost
$10
Tags
Arts

Description

Beauty, surprise, anger, sadness, disgust, horror, and a myriad of other emotions occur when we experience art. Some artworks generate such feelings rather quickly, while others depend on thought and knowledge. How do we appreciate a work of art? Why do we like some artworks but not others? Is there no accounting for taste? In this talk, Shimamura will explore how artworks engage and stimulate our sensations, thoughts, and feelings. He will describe findings from psychological and brain sciences as a way to understand our aesthetic response to art. In this manner, it is hoped that we all can find new and insightful ways to experience and appreciate art. A Q&A follows the talk.

YBCA:You members are then invited to a reception with Dr. Shimamura in the Youth Arts Lounge.

More Info

Link
http://ybca.org/experiencing-art-arthur-shimamura
Call
(415) 978-2787 (Box Office)
Email
Contact Form (account required)

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Location

  1. Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)
    701 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA