Dahlia W. Zaidel

About the Author

Dahlia W. Zaidel is a distinguished neuropsychologist and professor emerita at the University of California, Los Angeles, where she has dedicated her career to unraveling the intricate connections between the brain and artistic expression. With a PhD in neuropsychology, Zaidel has pioneered research on how neurological processes influence creativity, perception, and aesthetic judgment, drawing from her extensive studies in brain imaging and cognitive science. Her work bridges the gap between science and the humanities, offering profound insights into why art captivates the human mind. Author of the seminal book Neuropsychology of Art (Brain, Behaviour and Cognition), Zaidel continues to lecture internationally and contribute to journals, inspiring a new generation of scholars to explore the neural underpinnings of beauty and imagination.