Picasso's Brain
the basis of creative genius
$33.82
- Paperback
288 pages
- Release Date
12 December 2016
Summary
Unlocking Genius: A Neuropsychological Exploration of Creativity Through Picasso
Where does creativity come from? Why are some people more creative than others?
Eminent neuropsychologist Christine Temple navigates a wide range of factors, from the hard science (visual memory, spatial ability, brain functions) to the environmental (the ‘mad genius’ myth and the 10,000 hours of practice), in her study of what contributes to creativity.
Using Pablo Picasso as her model …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781780334288 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1780334281 |
| Author: | Christine Temple |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Robinson |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 12 December 2016 |
| Weight: | 380g |
| Dimensions: | 232mm x 150mm x 24mm |
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About The Author
Christine Temple
Christine Temple was a respected neuroscientist, who had worked at Oxford, London and was the Founding Professor and first Head of the Department of Psychology at Essex University. At 33, she was the youngest-ever holder of a UK Chair in Psychology. She was instrumental in the emergence of the field of developmental cognitive neuropsychology, and had published widely. More recently, she has been pro-vice chancellor at Essex University. This book grew from both her psychological research interests and her passion for art - she was a collector of Picasso prints. Christine died in October 2014, aged 56.
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