Final Results

Nov 18, 2016

Final ResultsIn the attached file is a brief explanation of the results from this study.  I am grateful beyond measure to everyone who contributed funds to this project, without your help it would have been difficult, if not impossible, to conduct this experiment.  The results are very intriguing, and the follow up work should answer a number of interesting questions.  Experimental aesthetics is in its infancy and I'm happy that we are all able to collaborate on research that bridges the gap between scientific empirical psychology and aesthetics.  Thanks!
-john 

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About This Project

Does artistic experience affect the mental processes used when viewing visual art?

University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown

Everyone has a unique experience when they look at art. We know that this experience is produced by neuro-cognitive processing of the artwork by the human brain. My main question is whether the mental processes used to appreciate art are different for people with more experience with art. This project will test experienced artists to determine whether they use System 1 (fast, automatic) brain processes or System 2 (slower and more deliberative) brain processes when they view visual art.