Astrid Warny
A systematic approach to study the relations between order, complexity, and aesthetic appreciation
Master’s thesis student in Psychology · 2019-2021
We are interested in further examining individuals’ aesthetic preferences for order and complexity. It is said that order without complexity evokes boredom, whereas complexity without order evokes confusion. This thesis project aims to further disentangle the relationship between order, complexity, and aesthetic appreciation while recognising the multidimensionality of these constructs. This study thus entails creating an experimentally controlled set of stimuli that systematically vary in both order and complexity in efforts to compliment existing stimulus sets. We aim to further explore the individual differences in aesthetic preferences and how they may relate to personal traits.