Art enhances meaning by stimulating integrative complexity and aesthetic interest

Henrik Hagtvedt; Kathleen D. Vohs

doi:10.1017/S0140525X17001728

Art enhances meaning by stimulating integrative complexity and aesthetic interest

Henrik Hagtvedt, Kathleen D. Vohs

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Menninghaus et al. portrayed meaning in art as a vehicle for transforming negative emotions into pleasure. Although it is intuitively appealing that meaningful experiences should feel good, meaningfulness does not necessarily entail pleasure or positive emotions. Whereas easily comprehended art may elicit pleasure, meaningfulness is more closely tied to challenge and interest than to pleasure.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	e364
Journal	The Behavioral and brain sciences
Volume	40
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1017/S0140525X17001728
State	Published - Jan 1 2017

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