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Abstraction in art with implications for perception
1Goldsmiths Digital Studios, Goldsmiths College, University of London, Lewisham Way, New Cross, London SE14 6NW, UK. r.zimmer@gold.ac.uk
Summary
Art shapes our perception and understanding of the world, influencing how we form and use concepts. Studying artistic abstraction reveals insights into human experience and cognition.
Area of Science:
- Art Theory
- Cognitive Science
- Philosophy of Perception
Background:
- Art and humanity share a complex, reciprocal relationship, where creations influence creators.
- Artworks encode cultural worldviews, shaping societal perception and reality.
- This dynamic interaction is fundamental to cultural development and understanding.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore how studying artistic abstraction can illuminate human perception.
- To investigate the formation and manipulation of concepts through art.
- To connect artistic abstraction to experiential knowledge and goal-oriented cognition.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of abstract art.
- Theoretical exploration of art's cognitive and cultural impact.
- Literature review connecting art theory with cognitive science.
Main Results:
- Artistic abstraction provides a unique lens for understanding perception.
- The study of art reveals mechanisms of concept formation and application.
- Art's role in shaping worldviews and cultural cognition is significant.
Conclusions:
- Artistic abstraction offers profound insights into human perception and conceptualization.
- Understanding art's influence is key to understanding human experience.
- Further research into art and cognition can enhance our grasp of human understanding.