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Abstract We use the example of art-derived solace to discuss a broader mechanism by which negative affect is instrumental in creating positive appreciation of artworks. Based on the theory of… Click to show full abstract
Abstract We use the example of art-derived solace to discuss a broader mechanism by which negative affect is instrumental in creating positive appreciation of artworks. Based on the theory of predictive processing, we argue that increasing attunement or reduction of prediction errors, which implies increasing validation of the agents (models), is experienced as positive, even if the artwork's content is negative.
Keywords:
tuning art;
art predictive;
processing account;
art;
predictive processing
Journal Title: Behavioral and Brain Sciences
Year Published: 2017
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Journal Title: Behavioral and Brain Sciences
Year Published: 2017
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