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Visual imaging capacity and imagery control in Fine Arts students
Maria José Pérez-Fabello1, Alfredo Campos, Rocío Gómez-Juncal
1University of Vigo, Facultad de Bellas Artes, Pontevedra, Spain. fabello@uvigo.es
Perceptual and Motor Skills
|August 11, 2007
Summary
This study found that imagery control, a key visual imaging ability, is linked to academic success in Fine Arts students. Understanding this connection can inform art education and future research.
Area of Science:
- Psychology of Art
- Cognitive Psychology
- Art Education
Background:
- Visual imaging abilities are crucial for artistic development.
- Previous research has explored the link between cognition and artistic performance.
- The specific relationship between imagery control and academic outcomes in Fine Arts students requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the association between visual imaging abilities (capacity and control) and academic performance in Fine Arts students.
- To identify which aspects of visual imaging correlate with success in specific art disciplines.
- To provide empirical data for understanding cognitive factors in art education.
Main Methods:
- 146 Fine Arts students (mean age 22.3 years) participated.
- Validated Spanish versions of mental imagery questionnaires were administered (Gordon Test of Visual Imagery Control, Vividness of Visual Imagery Questionnaire, Verbalizer-Visualizer Questionnaire, Betts' Questionnaire Upon Mental Imagery).
- Academic performance was tracked over three years in Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, and Complementary Subjects.
Main Results:
- A significant association was found between imagery control and academic performance in Fine Arts.
- Specific correlations between different facets of visual imaging and artistic disciplines were observed (details not specified in abstract).
- No specific mention of imaging capacity's correlation with academic performance.
Conclusions:
- Imagery control is a relevant factor for academic achievement in Fine Arts.
- The findings support the integration of cognitive skill development in art curricula.
- Further research should explore the nuances of visual imaging and its impact on diverse artistic talents and educational outcomes.
