Aesthetic appeal may have neurological link to contemplation and self-assessment
Monday, April 16, 2012 - 12:30
in Psychology & Sociology
A network of brain regions which is activated during intense aesthetic experience overlaps with the brain network associated with inward contemplation and self-assessment, researchers have found. Their study sheds new light on the nature of the aesthetic experience, which appears to integrate sensory and emotional reactions in a manner linked with their personal relevance.