Hansel, Joshua (2024) How does artistic engagement change the way we experience aesthetics outside of a typical art environment? Bachelor thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
This study investigates the varied nature of aesthetic experiences, exploring their relationship with emotions, perceptions and cognitions beyond traditional artistic contexts. While existing research predominantly links aesthetic experiences to art settings, this study adopts a broader perspective, examining how individuals encounter and engage with aesthetic experiences in their everyday lives. Through a one-month longitudinal survey involving 61 participants, various scales were adopted to capture and assess the participants diverse aesthetic experiences. Specifically, the research explores the influence of artistic engagement, encompassing both knowledge and interest in art, on aesthetic experiences. Key dependent variables include emotional intensity, aesthetic appreciation, recurring themes of the experiences and emotional valence. Results indicate a significant association between art interest and emotional intensity, even though with modest explained variance. However, other hypothesized relationships were not supported by the data. Qualitative analysis of reported themes reveals distinctions between participants with high and low art interest. This study contributes to a broader understanding of aesthetic experiences beyond traditional artistic domains, highlighting the interplay between individual engagement and the perception of aesthetic experiences.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Supervisor name: | Schino, G. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | None [Bachelor Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 29 Feb 2024 08:23 |
| Last Modified: | 29 Feb 2024 08:23 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/3172 |
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