A precise organisation of forms: Exploring the aesthetics of photography
4P Room, Psychology Building 2, via Venezia 8, Padova
24.10.2019
Very few empirical studies of aesthetics use Fechner’s Method of Production, where
participants actually create aesthetic objects, mostly because of practical difficulties.
Photography provides a solution to that problem, most people taking photos,
recognising that some are better than others, and often having views on
composition. This talk will describe a number of studies on photography, particularly
considering the process of ‘cropping’ – choosing how to frame a part of the visual
world to produce the best result. Participants find cropping a natural and interesting
process, and, unusually, professionals are also happy to take part in studies.
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