This symposium explores the multifaceted nature of aesthetic experience across neural, cultural, technological, and design domains, offering a comprehensive exploration of how aesthetic judgments emerge from complex interactions between brain, body, culture and context.
Aesthetic perception will be explored across diverse fields of investigation, ranging from man-made artifacts, i.e. art and design domains, to the perception of bodies. The research presented not only enriches theoretical perspectives but also provides empirical insights as well as practical implications. Various experimental methods are used for this purpose. To be specific, the symposium contains mixed-methods research, EEG-fMRI fusion procedures, rating studies as well as cross-cultural studies.
Together, these talks highlight the richness and complexity of aesthetic experience, demonstrating that beauty is not merely a neural response or cultural construct, but a dynamic interplay of perception, meaning, and context. By integrating neuroscience, cultural studies, immersive technology, and empirical design research, this symposium offers a holistic view of how humans engage with beauty in its many forms.