Infosession | Perception en Provence – French Art and Science

The creative process is strongly tied to the human biology underlying perception. In this course, students will learn the fundamental neuroscience of perception and be challenged to integrate this knowledge in their art practice.

We will explore Provençal France, a southern region that has historically fostered groundbreaking interactions between art and science, such as the Impressionist and Surrealist movements. Students and faculty will be hosted by the Leo Marchutz School of Painting and Drawing (LMSPD) in Aix-en-Provence, and will visit surrounding cities and towns such as Marseille, Arles, Saint-Remy-de-Provence, Avignon, and more. Lessons will be led by graphic novelist Catherine Huang (critic, Illustration, RISD) and supplemented by neuroscientist Nicholas Tolley (PhD, Neuroscience, Brown).