The human brain is hardwired to detect and recognize human faces when looking at them, but why does it seem to be so sensitive? Semi-realistic faces such as that of a cartoon/anime character, 3D model, animal, or even a simple rock formation resembling a human still registers in our brains, and tell us alot about what we should think of them, whether they're likely to be friend or enemy, ect. On top of that, a simple drawing or artistic vision of a specific area or object can register as a recognizable place, even if it's not realistic. What is it about the human mind that makes it capable of such complex recognition? Are other species capable of this? Is our ability to visualize and use our imagination the basis of which art as a medium was created?