Researchers studying people's brain activity when looking at abstract art have revealed why we interpret blobs of paint on canvas so differently.

A study reveals that abstract art triggers more varied brain activity compared to representational art. The default mode ...

These paintings are both by the Dutch artist Piet Mondrian but display strikingly different styles. The house on the left is ...

“At first glance the irregular shapes and geometric patterns of abstract art could appear difficult for the human brain to interpret. Art exhibitions like this one at the Saatchi Gallery in ...

A new study has analyzed what happens in people's brains when they look at abstract art. Published in the journal PNAS, the study provides insight into how the brain engages with different forms ...

These paintings are both by the Dutch artist Piet Mondrian but display strikingly different styles. The house on the left is representational; the colorful squares on the right are more abstract.

Now, scientists are having a go. A new study has analyzed what happens in people's brains when they look at abstract art. Published in the journal PNAS, the study provides insight into how the brain ...