Neural basis of aesthetic appreciation
This article explores the neural basis of aesthetic appreciation. Neuroimaging studies have revealed that certain brain regions are involved in the processing of aesthetic stimuli, including the medial prefrontal cortex, the orbitofrontal cortex, the anterior cingulate cortex, the insula, and the amygdala. In addition to these brain regions, research has also identified several cognitive processes that are involved in aesthetic appreciation, such as attention, emotion, memory, and reward.