While art, nature, and social interactions are key elements of a healthy culture and lifestyle, how nature and social factors in paintings impact the viewer experience still remains unclear. This study aimed to explore how the number of depicted people, the presence of interpersonal touch, and the setting (indoor vs. outdoor) affect art preference. A total of 420 paintings were rated (online survey) on their liking across 300 participants. Across participants, paintings without people were significantly liked over paintings with people, which was especially prominent in depictions of outdoor settings. Furthermore, while people liked paintings without touch, this was only the case for paintings of outdoor depictions. The study also explored how these preferences were modulated by individual differences. The findings underscore the relevance and importance of social aspects in art and how this interacts with the viewer's individuality.

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没有人的自然之美：人、自然和人际接触在绘画偏好中的作用研究


虽然艺术、自然和社会互动是健康文化和生活方式的关键要素，但绘画中的自然和社会因素如何影响观众的体验仍不清楚。本研究旨在探讨描绘的人物数量、人际接触的存在以及环境（室内与室外）如何影响艺术偏好。共有 420 幅画作在 300 名参与者中根据他们的喜好进行了评分（在线调查）。在参与者中，没有人物的画作明显优于有人物的画作，这在描绘户外环境时尤为突出。此外，虽然人们喜欢没有触摸的绘画，但只有户外描绘的绘画才如此。该研究还探讨了这些偏好如何受到个体差异的调节。研究结果强调了艺术中社会方面的相关性和重要性，以及它如何与观众的个性互动。