Steven Brown is the director of the NeuroArts Lab in the Department of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario.
The lab is devoted to developing a holistic understanding of the neural, cognitive and evolutionary foundations of the arts, including:
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music
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dance
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the dramatic arts
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the visual arts
A unique evolutionary focus of the lab is a revival of comparative musicology studies, including an exploration of the geography and cultural evolution of world musical styles.
NOTE TO STUDENTS: The NeuroArts Lab is currently full. We are unable to accept undergraduate students into the lab, or to supervise theses, independent study projects (QQ3 courses), or library projects. Inquiries from prospective graduate students must include a resume and a transcript.
