Writing

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Garry Kennard lecturing at his gallery 'Atelier La Serre' in Paziols, France. For a short biography of Garry Kennard (click here)		The Book These writings form a commentary on the images and ideas contained in this website. This commentary takes a personal approach to how knowledge of the workings of our brains can effect our perceptions of ourselves and our place in the world. The book deals with memory, attention, dreams and other related topics.
		Art and Mind My latest article, which begins with a personal review of art and brain research. It ends with an attempt at a unifying theory of art/religion and their significance in relation to what we know of how our brains work.
		Art and science - the basics Everything you ever wanted to know about art and science in 746 words
		Proverbs from the void Blake's 'Proverbs from Hell' were the springboard for this set. Illustrations from 'Before, life and after'.
		The Uses of Paradox A first attempt to marry esthetics and brain science.
		State of the art A polemic against art bollocks with a suggested solution.
		The Temples of Transaction 'Why special things should be seen in special places'. Religion and art seen as one thing with ideas as to their nature and origin.
		Consciousness and the iconic image This deals with consciousness and morals as related to art/religion.

Garry Kennard