Qiao Hu: Economic Modelling of Smellscape, Kartoniert / Broschiert

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This book explores the cognitive processes underlying olfactory experiences and
smell-mediated artworks through an interdisciplinary approach, integrating
perspectives from art history, neuroscience, economics, mathematics, and physics.
The study develops economic frameworks for quantifying smell-related risks and
benefits while investigating how prior knowledge and temporal factors shape our
olfactory perceptions. Through analysis of contemporary smell-related art practices,
it examines how artists use scents to address ecological crises, cultural memory,
and social dynamics. The research also investigates time's role in olfactory
experiences, revealing how smells connect past, present, and future through
individual and collective memories. By integrating scientific methodologies with
artistic inquiry, this work provides new perspectives on olfaction's significance in
human perception and its potential for addressing environmental and social
challenges.