Expertise and aesthetic preference for traditional ornament: A behavioural and fNIRS study on honeysuckle patterns from the Yungang grottoes
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Expertise significantly impacts aesthetic judgments of traditional Chinese patterns. Higher expertise correlates with better behavioral performance and increased neural activation in key brain regions, offering insights into neuroaesthetics and cultural heritage design.
Area Of Science
- Neuroaesthetics
- Cognitive Psychology
- Cultural Heritage Studies
Background
- The Yungang Grottoes Honeysuckle pattern (YGHP) is a significant traditional Chinese ornament.
- Understanding aesthetic preferences and neural mechanisms for traditional patterns is crucial for cultural heritage applications.
Purpose Of The Study
- To investigate aesthetic preferences for YGHP.
- To explore the neural processing mechanisms underlying aesthetic judgments.
- To examine the influence of expertise on aesthetic evaluation of YGHPs.
Main Methods
- Combined behavioral data (scoring, reaction times) with functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS).
- Recruited 48 participants (experts and laypeople) to rate 58 YGHPs.
- Measured hemodynamic responses (ΔHbO) in the prefrontal cortex (PFC) and temporoparietal junction (TPJ).
Main Results
- High-scoring YGHPs received significantly higher ratings and shorter reaction times.
- Expert group showed greater scoring consistency and faster reaction times.
- Experts exhibited higher activation in PFC and TPJ compared to laypeople, indicating advanced cognitive processing.
Conclusions
- Visual features of YGHPs influence aesthetic preference.
- Expertise level modulates behavioral and neural responses in aesthetic judgments.
- Findings provide neuroaesthetic insights into traditional pattern processing and support cultural heritage design.
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