How universal is preference for visual curvature? A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Evidence dating back a century shows that humans are sensitive to and exhibit a preference
for visual curvature. This effect has been observed in different age groups, human cultures …
for visual curvature. This effect has been observed in different age groups, human cultures …
Neural dissociation between computational and perceived measures of curvature
There is substantial evidence to suggest that preference for visual curvature is a reliable
phenomenon. Yet, little is known about the ways in which the encoding of curvature in the …
phenomenon. Yet, little is known about the ways in which the encoding of curvature in the …
Shape familiarity modulates preference for curvature in drawings of common-use objects
Drawing is a way to represent common-use objects. The contour of an object is a salient
feature that defines its identity. Preference for a contour (curved or angular) may depend on …
feature that defines its identity. Preference for a contour (curved or angular) may depend on …
Affect in Spatial Navigation: A Study of Rooms
How do spaces make us feel? What is the perceived emotional impact of built form? This
study proposes a framework to identify and model the effects that our perceived environment …
study proposes a framework to identify and model the effects that our perceived environment …
Explaining the curvature effect: Perceptual and hedonic evaluations of visual contour.
Preference for curvature, the curvature effect, seems to transcend cultures, species, and
stimulus kinds. However, its nature and psychological mechanisms remain obscure because …
stimulus kinds. However, its nature and psychological mechanisms remain obscure because …
[HTML][HTML] The curvature effect: Approach-avoidance tendencies in response to interior design stimuli
Previous research suggests that curved vs. angular interior environments trigger affective
(eg, preference) and behavioural (eg, approach-avoidance) responses. Yet, behavioural …
(eg, preference) and behavioural (eg, approach-avoidance) responses. Yet, behavioural …
The influence of educational psychology on modern art design entrepreneurship education in colleges
H Zhao, S Li, H Xu, L Ye, M Chen - Frontiers in psychology, 2022 - frontiersin.org
The purpose of this study is to analyze the relationship between psychology and modern art
design education in colleges, and to provide the basis for improving the quality of art …
design education in colleges, and to provide the basis for improving the quality of art …
Subjective emotional instances surpass formal perceptual features in sha** the aesthetic appeal of artworks.
APF Reynolds, E Ricciardi - … of Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Arts, 2024 - psycnet.apa.org
Formal visual features of artworks are acknowledged as objective influences on aesthetic
appreciation. However, aesthetic appeal can also be influenced by more subjective features …
appreciation. However, aesthetic appeal can also be influenced by more subjective features …
Preference for curvature in paintings extends to museum context.
In the last two decades, contour shape has been widely studied as a factor in visual
aesthetic preference. Many studies have shown that humans and other species usually …
aesthetic preference. Many studies have shown that humans and other species usually …
The Impact of Motion Features of Hand-drawn Lines on Emotional Expression: an Experimental Study
Y Lin, G Yang, Y Ze, L Zhang, B **ng, X Liu, R Lyu - Computers & Graphics, 2024 - Elsevier
This study delves into the nuanced interplay between the motion features of hand-drawn
lines and their capacity to convey emotions, a relatively underexplored facet within the realm …
lines and their capacity to convey emotions, a relatively underexplored facet within the realm …