Over the past 25 years, neurobiology has become one of the most dynamic (and well-funded) scientific fields. Aside from conventional medical application, neurobiology is expected to deliver final answers to fundamental questions concerning human thought and experience, such as the nature of consciousness, perception, imagination, memory, personal identity, responsibility, emotions and feelings. What kind of answers can we expect so far? And how relevant are they in regard to aesthetics and our understanding of art?