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 …

Psychedelics (serotonergic hallucinogens) are powerful psychoactive substances that alter
perception and mood and affect numerous cognitive processes. They are generally …

Aesthetic perception and judgement are not merely cognitive processes, but also involve
feelings. Therefore, the empirical study of these experiences requires conceptualization and …

Music recommender systems (MRSs) have experienced a boom in recent years, thanks to
the emergence and success of online streaming services, which nowadays make available …

Emotions, bodily sensations and movement are integral parts of musical experiences. Yet, it
remains unknown i) whether emotional connotations and structural features of music elicit …

Virtual reality (VR) is receiving increasing interest from marketers as this technology
provides significant opportunities for enhancing consumer engagement and responses …

The sound of music may arouse profound emotions in listeners. But such experiences seem
to involve a 'paradox', namely that music–an abstract form of art, which appears removed …

Why are negative emotions so central in art reception far beyond tragedy? Revisiting
classical aesthetics in the light of recent psychological research, we present a novel model …

The emotional state of being moved, though frequently referred to in both classical rhetoric
and current language use, is far from established as a well-defined psychological construct …

The primary aim of the present study was to systematically compare perceived emotions in
music using two different theoretical frameworks: the discrete emotion model, and the …