Your Brain on Art How the Arts Transform Us

by Magsamen, Susan; Ross, Ivy

• ISBN13: 9780593449233
• ISBN10: 0593449231
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780593449257
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2023-03-21
• Publisher: Random House

About This Book

Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us

ISBN: 9780593449233

Your Brain on Art is a groundbreaking book that delves into the transformative power of art on our brains and bodies. Written by Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross, this life-altering exploration is backed by science, offering proof that participating in the arts can lower stress, supercharge learning, and enhance creativity.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students, educators, and anyone interested in the intersection of art and neuroscience. It's a valuable resource for those looking to understand how the arts can positively impact mental health and cognitive function.

History and Editions

The book was published on March 21, 2023, by Random House. The 304-page hardcover edition is a comprehensive guide that has been widely praised for its engaging and accessible approach to neuroaesthetics. This edition includes detailed insights into how our brains respond to different forms of art, making it a go-to resource for anyone interested in the transformative effects of the arts.

Author and Other Works

Susan Magsamen is a renowned expert in the field of arts and neuroscience. Ivy Ross, also an author, brings her expertise in design and innovation to the text. Together, they provide a unique perspective on the healing power of art.

Key Features

• Science-Backed Exploration: The book offers a science-backed exploration of the healing power of art.
• Neuroaesthetics: It delves into the science of neuroaesthetics, providing insights into how our brains respond to different forms of art.
• Practical Applications: The book provides practical applications for how the arts can be used to lower stress, supercharge learning, and enhance creativity.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9780593449233
• Audiobook: ISBN-13: 9780593449240
• eTextbook: Available through VitalSource (ISBN: 9780593449257)

Publication Details

• Publisher: Random House
• Publication Date: March 21, 2023
• Number of Pages: 304
• Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

• Audiobook Download: Available for purchase through Penguin Random House.
• eTextbook: Available with built-in study tools like highlights and read-aloud features through VitalSource.
• Related ISBNs:
• Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9780593449233
• Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9780593449257
• Audiobook: ISBN-13: 9780593449240

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for "Your Brain on Art," making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.

Author Biography

Susan Magsamen is the founder and director of the International Arts + Mind Lab Center for Applied Neuroaesthetics at the Brain Science Institute of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where she is a faculty member in the department of neurology. She has worked in both the public and private sectors on projects addressing early childhood development, physical and mental health, playful learning, workforce innovation, family engagement, aging, creativity, social justice, and under-resourced communities through the lens of the arts.

Ivy Ross is the vice president of hardware design at Google. Drawing on her background in wide-ranging fields including sound therapy, quantum physics, psychology, and play, Ivy leads a team that has won more than 140 design awards. Insider recently named her one of the 15 Most Powerful Women at Google.