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The Hidden Sense: Synesthesia in Art and Science (Leonardo Books)

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This is the most complete, clear, and concise book on this topic that I have found to date. The anecdotal evidence is thorough without dominating the text. The explanation of what synesthesia is and is not is superb. The discussion about artists is intelligent end never gets corny. The art supplied as examples is not so much a review of great masters, but some imagery that clearly illustrates the concepts. While the book reflects the limitations of what is currently known about synesthesia, it is as contemporary as anything else I have read. It's an up-to-date, great read that will leave you prepared for what may be discovered next with this fascinating phenomenon.

Please see also my review of Synesthesia: Perspectives from Cognitive Neuroscience.

The book is interesting and easy reading. A very good tool for access to knowledge upon this subject which in my case is a must for my doctorate program studies which pertain to a theme that has intriged me throughout my B.A. studies in Fine Arts, the color of music. I highly recommend this book.