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Chen, Yi-Chia; Pollick, Frank; Lu, Hongjing – Cognitive Research: Principles and Implications, 2023
A commonplace sight is seeing other people walk. Our visual system specializes in processing such actions. Notably, we are not only quick to recognize actions, but also quick to judge how elegantly (or not) people walk. What movements appear appealing, and why do we have such aesthetic experiences? Do aesthetic preferences for body movements arise…
Descriptors: Human Body, Motion, Physical Activities, Aesthetics