Here's an exhibit/experiment now being presented at the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore in collaboration with neuro-scientists at John Hopkins University:
http://thewalters.org/eventscalendar/eventdetails.aspx?e=1409 That site doesn't give much of an explanation -- but it seems that the exhibit is presenting digitized images of abstract sculptures (by Jean Arp) alongside computer generated variations -- and then asking the viewers to select which ones give them the most pleasure. If only experienced aesthetes were taking the test -- it would a good way to determine the aesthetic value of Arp sculpture. But since anyone who walks through the door is taking the test -- I'm not sure what it can prove. Some people have no ear for poetry -- some people have no eye for sculpture -- and why be concerned with the aesthetic reactions of such people ? (unless you're involved in mass marketing) ____________________________________________________________ Banking Click here to find the perfect banking opportunity! http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL2231/c?cp=TpasCrSIZwWCbHnlZuqwOgAAJz6c l_zTaptgNR5c8Mer1v9kAAYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADNAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAXeAAAAAA=
