Edward A. Vessel, G. Gabrielle Starr and Nava Rubin
"Art reaches within: aesthetic experience, the self and the default mode network"
(2013)
[1]INTRODUCTION
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One aspect that has so far received little investigation is that of individual differences: although it is widely recognized that individuals can differ markedly in their aesthetic response, previous research in neuroaesthetics tended to utilize art pieces that were manipulated in a manner intended to have a consistent effect on observers’ preferences or that were generally highly regarded and often, widely known... It seems reasonable to expect that studying widely admired artwork can help uncover the universal aspects of aesthetic experience. But studying artworks that generate a diversity of responses can also be valuable.
