This is the first comprehensive theoretical article on aesthetic emotions. Following Kant's
definition, we propose that it is the first and foremost characteristic of aesthetic emotions to …

Human physical characteristics and their perception by the brain are under pressure by
natural selection to optimize reproductive success. Men and women have different strategies …

Established as the foremost textbook on communication, the seventh edition of Owen
Hargie's Skilled Interpersonal Communication is thoroughly revised and updated with the …

Social living facilitates individual access to rewards, cognitive resources, and objects that
would not be otherwise accessible. There are, however, some drawbacks to social living …

Creative production (related to art-making) and aesthetic appreciation (related to art-
viewing) are inherently linked in visual arts, but their relationship has never been explored …

Although it is well established that cosmetic makeup enhances perceived facial
attractiveness, few studies have examined whether facial makeup modulates neural …

The desire for novelty and variety in experiences, which may manifest in an inclination to
engage with individuals from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds, collectively …

Background It is still unclear which facial region contributes most to the perception of an
aged face when evaluated by eye-tracking analyses. Objectives The authors sought to apply …

As one of the earliest domains of aesthetics to be studied systematically, there is a sizeable
body of work on the behavioural basis and neural correlates of visual aesthetic appeal …

The exposure to different form of beauty coming from visual art, music, nature, architecture,
improves mental health and exerts neurotrophic effects on different parts of the brain. This in …