Deep layers of artificial neural networks can be edited to generate surprising and abstract images. Read More
Mixing materials allow for more varied and nuanced expressions of artistic creativity in children. Read More
When we see a painting, we rate its aesthetic value based upon other artwork we have just seen. Read More
The average American can assess mathematical arguments for beauty just as they can for art or music. Using nine criteria for beauty, including elegance, intricacy, and universality, people were more likely to agree about the specific ways four different proofs were beautiful. The study sheds new light on broader issues in how and why humans have aesthetic experiences of abstract ideas. Read More
Neuroscientists draw the conclusion Mona Lisa's famous enigmatic smile isn's a genuine smile at all. Read More
Researchers propose Leonardo da Vinci's dyslexia may have contributed to his creativity and artistic skills. Read More
A new study reveals couples who create art or play board games together release oxytocin. Researchers report males release 2 to 2.5 times more oxytocin when creating art with their loved one. Read More
Researchers report the reason for da Vinci's artistic genius may be the result of an eye condition that gave him an unusual ability to recreate 3D shapes. The study reports a number of other great masters may also have suffered from the same condition. Read More
Researchers discover a correlation between clinical symptoms of PTSD, depression and anxiety in visual self expression masks service members were asked to create during art therapy. Read More
A new study reveals a common autistic trait, the ability to focus on detail, may have allowed realism to flourish in Upper Paleolithic art. Read More
A new study examines how a person's mental state affects how they look at a piece of art. Read More
Researchers report a woman's attraction to a man may be boosted if his photo is rated higher by others. However, this also applies to abstract art. Read More
