Document Type

Conference Paper

Publication Date

1998

Publication Source

American Psychological Society

Abstract

105 college students rated digitized facsimiles of works of art depicting the Virgin Mary, which varied in style (Pre-Renaissance versus Renaissance and Post-Renaissance) and content (depictions of events versus devotional images). Viewer reactions were affected strongly by style, content, and their interaction. For example, the newer style was perceived to have greater power and clarity than the older style, and this effect was greater for event depictions than for devotional images. Other findings included differences in reactions between men and women.

Document Version

Postprint

Peer Reviewed

yes

Keywords

Marian Art, Experimental Aesthetics


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