Collection 

Neuroaesthetics and creativity

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Closed
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How do humans form new ideas, perceive beauty, and develop preferences? Creative and aesthetic decisions are of relevance in various contexts, such as in advertising and marketing, exhibitions and music performances, or even when it comes to romantic partner choice. Furthermore, perceiving one’s surroundings as beautiful has been shown to have a positive impact on psychological well-being. Seeking art therapy can facilitate both expression and processing of complex emotions, which highlights the effect of aesthetic experience and practice on individuals’ mental health. 

This Collection welcomes work studying the cognitive and neural basis of making as well as experiencing arts and beauty, covering creativity and neuroaesthetics.

A white woman wearing a white tank top is photographed while splashing her hair back, spreading colourful holi powder around her. The picture is taken from a side angle, showing the woman’s profile. The background is black, and the holi powder is blue, green, orange, and pink.

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