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This guide explores the evolutionary origins of aesthetics in humans, otherwise known as bioaesthetics. Bioaesthetics is an interdisciplinary field that bridges biology, psychology, philosophy, and art to investigate aesthetic perception and how we perceive certain forms. Emerging research underlines the fact that our sense of beauty isn't purely cultural and has biological underpinnings.
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Irina Matuzava
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Human Bridges Project
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Our Ancient Relationship With Red Ocher and the Color of Cognition
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Extensive ocher use reflects the culture and cognitive abilities of early humans, who inherited an affinity for red from primate ancestors.
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The Aesthetic and Evolutionary Preference of Lustrous Surfaces in Humans
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The attraction to lustrous materials is deeply rooted in our evolutionary history and has persisted among prehistoric artifacts, ancient civilizations, and modern consumer culture.
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Past Objects of Artistic, Aesthetic Representation and Ornament
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A visual selection of materials used and objects crafted by humans in part due to their aesthetic appeal.
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Survival of the Cutest
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The appearance of cuteness is not arbitrary, but rather an evolutionary mechanism that promotes infant and group survival.
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Humans Face Pareidolic Experiences to Our Advantage
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We are wired to find faces everywhere, and this instinct reveals how our perception and our environment can influence each other.
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