The Age of Insight: The Quest to Understand the Unconscious in Art, Mind, and Brain, from Vienna 1900 to the Present

The Age of Insight by Eric R.

Kandel is a groundbreaking book that takes readers on an unforgettable journey through Vienna 1900, where revolutionary ideas in science, medicine, literature, and art were born.

This masterpiece reveals the hidden truths behind our conscious and unconscious thoughts and emotions, and how they relate to art.

With stunning detail, Kandel traces the breakthroughs of the Vienna School of Medicine and its realization that truth lies beneath the surface.

He also sheds light on the innovative works of Sigmund Freud, Arthur Schnitzler, Gustav Klimt, Oscar Kokoschka, and Egon Schiele, whose artistic creations expressed unconscious desires, lust, anxiety, and the fear of death.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of the human mind and the profound impact of Vienna 1900 on modern culture.