This article reviews current research in visual urban perception. The temporal sequence of
the first few milliseconds of visual stimulus processing sheds light on the historically …

Which stimulus and person characteristics determine aesthetic appreciation? For many
centuries, philosophers and scientists have been trying to solve this complex puzzle …

Fractal objects are prevalent in natural scenery. Their repetition of patterns at increasingly
fine magnifications creates a rich complexity. Fractals displaying mid-range complexity are …

The visual patterns of fractal stimuli on a computer screen and the brightness patterns of
light projected onto room surfaces have independently been shown to influence human …

Aesthetics has been the subject of long-standing debates by philosophers and
psychologists alike. In psychology, it is generally agreed that aesthetic experience results …

In this chapter, we describe how the individual's active involvement with works of art
contributes to the experience of them. Based on a review of recent experimental work, we …

Some things look more complex than others. For example, a crenulate and richly organized
leaf may seem more complex than a plain stone. What is the nature of this experience—and …

Affective pictures are widely used in studies of human emotions. The objects or scenes
shown in affective pictures play a pivotal role in eliciting particular emotions. However …

Sunlight is a multisensory phenomenon that can enhance occupant's comfort, health, and
connection to the outside environment through its dynamic luminous and thermal attributes …

Stimulus complexity is an important determinant of aesthetic preference. An influential idea
is that increases in stimulus complexity lead to increased preference up to an optimal point …