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Integrating dream psychology and neuroscience into neuroesthetics can advance the field. This paper proposes a novel method for analyzing art based on dream features, enhancing our understanding of the dreaming brain

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  • Advancements in psychophysiological research provide new avenues for study.

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  • To highlight the significance of the dream phenomenon in understanding art.

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