How Does Meaning Affect the Perceived Value of Art? The Case of Chinese Calligraphy

• Published in: Culture unbound Vol. 16; no. 2
• Main Authors: Song, Yuqing, Radermecker, Anne-Sophie
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Linköping University Electronic Press 27.08.2024
• Subjects: aesthetic appreciation; Chinese calligraphy; factorial experiment; intangible cultural heritage; perceived value

How does meaning making affect the perceived value of art? In this paper, we focus on a unique form of art, Chinese calligraphy, to explore the effects of literal meaning on the perceived value of art combining both words and aesthetic quality. Based on a 2*4 between-subjects factorial experiment (n...