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Experiencing art together: integrating affect and semiosis
Gemma Schino1, Lisa-Maria van Klaveren1,2,3, Theisje van Dorsten3
1Department of Psychology, University of Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands.
Frontiers in Psychology
|May 15, 2025
Summary
Art engagement is emotional, with affect and interpretation intertwined. This study found that during conversations about art, emotional responses (affect) and sense-making strategies work together to shape the overall art experience.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Art Theory
- Cognitive Science
Background:
- Art experience is deeply emotional and linked to active engagement with the environment.
- Affect and interpretation are interconnected processes in understanding art.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the integration of affect and interpretation during art experiences.
- To investigate how dyadic interactions influence emotional responses to art.
Main Methods:
- Multi-method approach with 18 adult dyads discussing meaningful art objects.
- Measured affect via self-report (valence, arousal) and sentiment analysis.
- Operationalized semiosis (sense-making) through perception, imagination, conceptualization, and analysis strategies.
Main Results:
- Dyadic interactions altered participants' self-reported affect towards the other's art object.
- Exploratory Graph Analysis identified unique sentiment networks for each semiosis strategy.
- Affect and semiosis strategies jointly predicted perceived affect in art experiences.
Conclusions:
- Affect and sense-making strategies are integrated and work in tandem during art appreciation.
- Dyadic interaction can modulate emotional responses to art.
- Understanding the interplay between affect and semiosis offers insights into art interpretation.
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