ArtWare: Macintosh multimedia software for aesthetics research

Author(s)

Gregory L. Brake, Bowling Green State University
Donald J. Polzella, University of DaytonFollow
Rob Kozar, University of Dayton

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1997

Publication Source

Behavior Research Methods, Instruments, and Computers

Abstract

This paper describes ArtWare, a HyperCard stack for the Apple Macintosh that allows researchers to configure and run simple experiments in visual aesthetics. ArtWare allows researchers to (1) choose paintings or other works of art from commercially available laser discs to use as stimuli, (2) create and edit sets of semantic differential response scales, and (3) create an experiment stack that randomizes the presentation of stimuli and scales as well as collects data from subjects. In addition, the paper discusses revisions planned for the current software to broaden its utility to areas beyond visual aesthetics.

Inclusive pages

237-240

ISBN/ISSN

1554-3528

Publisher

Springer

Volume

29

Issue

2

Peer Reviewed

yes

Keywords

Experimental Aesthetics

eCommons Citation

Brake, Gregory L.; Polzella, Donald J.; and Kozar, Rob, "ArtWare: Macintosh multimedia software for aesthetics research" (1997). Psychology Faculty Publications. 105.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/psy_fac_pub/105