Do observers like curvature or do they dislike angularity?
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Do observers like curvature or do they dislike angularity?
Humans have a preference for curved over angular shapes, an effect noted by artists as well as scientists. It may be that people like smooth curves or that people dislike angles, or both. We investigated this phenomenon in four experiments. Using abstract shapes differing in type of contour (angular vs. curved) and complexity, Experiment 1 confirmed a preference for curvature not linked to perc...
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عنوان ژورنال: British Journal of Psychology
سال: 2015
ISSN: 0007-1269
DOI: 10.1111/bjop.12132