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The psychology of art is the scientific study of cognitive and emotional processes precipitated by the sensory perception of aesthetic artefacts, such as viewing a painting or touching a sculpture. It is an emerging multidisciplinary field of inquiry, closely related to the psychology of aesthetics, including neuroaesthetics. [1] [2]
Art direction can be defined as the process of overseeing and guiding the visual aspects of a creative project. It involves setting a creative vision and visual style, as well as collaborating with a team of designers or artists to bring that vision to life.
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Apr 2, 2019 · Senior researcher at Project Zero and Boston College Professor of Psychology Ellen Winner’s latest book, “How Art Works: A Psychological Exploration,” is based on years of research both at Harvard and BC, and looks at art through psychological and philosophical lenses.
Jun 19, 2019 · Art direction can be defined as the process of managing and coordinating the visual and aesthetic elements of a project to achieve a specific artistic or stylistic vision.
Jan 11, 2021 · Instead, art is designed to afford aesthetic experience which, by definition, is distinct from cognition and cognitive value. My own inclination is to regard art as a source of cognitive...
Ellen Winner, PhD, of Boston College, talks about how psychology can help answer the question “What is art?” why even non-experts can tell the difference between a child’s painting and an abstract masterpiece, why art forgeries bother us so much, the purpose of arts education, and more.
Apr 3, 2019 · Empirical studies suggest that art improves health and well-being among individuals. However, how aesthetic appreciation affects our cognitive and emotional states to promote physical and psychological well-being is still unclear.