The Art Instinct
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The Art Instinct
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Author : Denis Dutton
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 2009
The Art Instinct written by Denis Dutton and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Art categories.
The Dinka have a connoisseur's appreciation of the patterns and colours of the markings on their cattle. The Japanese tea ceremony is regarded as a performance art. Some cultures produce carving but no drawing; others specialize in poetry. Yet despite the rich variety of artistic expression to be found across many cultures, we all share a deep sense of aesthetic pleasure. The need to create art of some form is found in every human society.In The Art Instinct, Denis Dutton explores the idea that this need has an evolutionary basis: how the feelings that we all share when we see a wonderful landscape or a beautiful sunset evolved as a useful adaptation in our hunter-gather ancestors, and have been passed on to us today, manifest in our artistic natures. Why do people indulge in displaying their artistic skills? How can we understand artistic genius? Why do we value art, and what is it for? These questions have long been asked by scholars in the humanities and in literature, but this is the first book to consider the biological basis of this deep human need.This sparking and intelligent book looks at these deep and fundamental questions, and combines the science of evolutionary psychology with aesthetics, to shed new light on longstanding questions about the nature of art.
Killer Instinct
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Author : Reepal Parbhoo
language : en
Publisher: Prima Games
Release Date : 2013-11-22
Killer Instinct written by Reepal Parbhoo and has been published by Prima Games this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-11-22 with Killer Instinct (Game) categories.
· The Ultimate Killer Instinct Fan Book takes a retrospective look at the series to showcase the art and history of the franchise and its characters. · A True Collectors Item Packed With Exclusives - The Killer Instinct Ultra Fan Book includes exclusive interviews with the development team and the creator of the series, exclusive artwork that can't be seen anywhere else and exclusive back stage tour through the studios making the game. · Living Mobile Guide for All Character Strategies - Each hardcover book includes access to the living strategy guide with videos, tips and strategies all constantly being updated to cover the latest game changes and new characters. · Includes 16 Page Pull-Out Jago Strategy Guide - Exclusive Strategy booklet provides in-depth coverage of Jago, your free character included with Killer Instinct. · Learn from Killer Instinct Pros - Updated Strategies written by our tournament-champion authors and verified by the Killer Instinct team to take your game to the next level. · Explore the Studios Behind Killer Instinct - Peek inside the minds of the creators to see their inspiration and learn how the characters and their art has evolved.
The Music Instinct
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Author : Philip Ball
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2011-11-30
The Music Instinct written by Philip Ball and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-11-30 with Music categories.
Why have all human cultures - today and throughout history - made music? Why does music excite such rich emotion? How do we make sense of musical sound? These are questions that have, until recently, remained mysterious. Now The Music Instinct explores how the latest research in music psychology and brain science is piecing together the puzzle of how our minds understand and respond to music. Ranging from Bach fugues to nursery rhymes to heavy rock, Philip Ball interweaves philosophy, mathematics, history and neurology to reveal why music moves us in so many ways. Without requiring any specialist knowledge, The Music Instinct will both deepen your appreciation of the music you love, and open doors to music that once seemed alien, dull or daunting, offering a passionate plea for the importance of music in education and in everyday life. 'You'll never listen to music the same way again' - Independent
The Empathy Instinct
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Author : Peter Bazalgette
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2017-01-26
The Empathy Instinct written by Peter Bazalgette and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-01-26 with Psychology categories.
'If we hope to meet the moral test of our times, then I think we're going to have to talk more about the "empathy deficit". The ability to put ourselves in somebody else's shoes, to see the world through somebody else's eyes . . .' Barack Obama Empathy is the power of understanding others, imaginatively entering into their feelings. It is a fundamental human attribute, without which mutually co-operative societies cannot function. In a revolutionary development, we now know who has it, who lacks it and why. Via the MRI scanner we are mapping the human brain. This is a new frontier that reveals a host of beneficial ideas for childcare, teens challenged by the internet, the justice system, decent healthcare, tackling racism and resolving conflicts. In this wide-ranging and accessible book full of entertaining stories that are underlined by the latest scientific research, Peter Bazalgette also mounts a passionate defence of arts and popular culture as a means of bridging the empathy gap. As the world's population expands, consuming the planet's finite resources, as people haunted by poverty and war are on the move and as digital communications infinitely complicate our social interactions, we find our patience and our sympathy constantly challenged. Here is the antidote. Culminating in a passionate manifesto on empathy, The Empathy Instinct is what makes us human and what can make us better humans.
Fourth Instinct
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Author : Arianna Huffington
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2003-10-07
Fourth Instinct written by Arianna Huffington and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-10-07 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
TV personality and bestselling author Arianna Huffington explores our forgotten instinct--the search for spirituality and meaning in life. She shows how seeking fulfillment in the the first three instincts--biological survival, sexuality, and power--leads to aggression, depression, and addiction--while the Fourth Instinct transforms life.
The Art Of The Bar Cart
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Author : Vanessa Dina
language : en
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Release Date : 2017-09-12
The Art Of The Bar Cart written by Vanessa Dina and has been published by Chronicle Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-12 with Cooking categories.
From high-end magazines and design-inspiration websites to stores big and small, bar carts are a must-have piece of furniture. This book provides all the answers to the question—how can I get that look at home? The Art of the Bar Cart features 20 different styled bar setups—from tricked-out vintage carts to a collection of bottles tucked into a cabinet—themed around favorite libations, personal style, or upcoming occasions. Readers can choose from the warm and inviting Whiskey Cart, the fun and fresh Punch Cart, or mix and match to suit any style. With easy tips to re-create each look as well as recipes for the perfect drinks to pair with each cart, this beautifully photographed guide is an inspiration to anyone looking to create a unique décor statement, and a drink to serve alongside.
The Literary Animal
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Author : Jonathan Gottschall
language : en
Publisher: Northwestern University Press
Release Date : 2005-12-26
The Literary Animal written by Jonathan Gottschall and has been published by Northwestern University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-12-26 with Literary Criticism categories.
The goal of this book is to overcome some of the widespread misunderstandings about the meaning of a Darwinian approach to the human mind generally, and literature specifically.
The Consuming Instinct
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Author : Gad Saad
language : en
Publisher: Prometheus Books
Release Date : 2011-06-21
The Consuming Instinct written by Gad Saad and has been published by Prometheus Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-06-21 with Business & Economics categories.
In this highly informative and entertaining book, the founder of the vibrant new field of evolutionary consumption illuminates the relevance of our biological heritage to our daily lives as consumers. While culture is important, the author shows that innate evolutionary forces deeply influence the foods we eat, the gifts we offer, the cosmetics and clothing styles we choose to make ourselves more attractive to potential mates, and even the cultural products that stimulate our imaginations (such as art, music, and religion). The book demonstrates that most acts of consumption can be mapped onto four key Darwinian drives—namely, survival (we prefer foods high in calories); reproduction (we use products as sexual signals); kin selection (we naturally exchange gifts with family members); and reciprocal altruism (we enjoy offering gifts to close friends). The author further highlights the analogous behaviors that exist between human consumers and a wide range of animals. For anyone interested in the biological basis of human behavior or simply in what makes consumers tick—marketing professionals, advertisers, psychology mavens, and consumers themselves—this is a fascinating read.
Surrealist Painting
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Author : Simon Wilson
language : en
Publisher: Phaidon Press
Release Date : 1998-08-12
Surrealist Painting written by Simon Wilson and has been published by Phaidon Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-08-12 with Art categories.
Offers commentary on forty-eight paintings, including works by Ernst, Magritte, Masson, and Matta.