Stefan Koelsch
Biographic Data
| ID | 3420960 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Stefan Koelsch |
| GIVEN NAMES | Stefan |
| FAMILY NAME | Koelsch |
| SIGNATURE | KOELSCH S |
| AFFILIATIONS | Max Planck Society |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-8714-3404 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 7 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2006 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
What are aesthetic emotions?
This is the first comprehensive theoretical article on aesthetic emotions. Following Kant's definition, we propose that it is the first and foremost characteristic of aesthetic emotions to make a direct contribution to aesthetic evaluation/appreciation. Each aesthetic emotion is tuned to a special type of perceived aesthetic appeal and is predictive of the subjectively felt pleasure or displeasure and the liking or disliking associated with this …
The Distancing-Embracing model of the enjoyment of negative emotions in art reception
Why are negative emotions so central in art reception far beyond tragedy? Revisiting classical aesthetics in the light of recent psychological research, we present a novel model to explain this much discussed (apparent) paradox. We argue that negative emotions are an important resource for the arts in general, rather than a special license for exceptional art forms only. The underlying rationale is that negative emotions have been shown to be par…
Brain correlates of music-evoked emotions
The Paradox of Music-Evoked Sadness
This study explores listeners' experience of music-evoked sadness. Sadness is typically assumed to be undesirable and is therefore usually avoided in everyday life. Yet the question remains: Why do people seek and appreciate sadness in music? We present findings from an online survey with both Western and Eastern participants (N = 772). The survey investigates the rewarding aspects of music-evoked sadness, as well as the relative contribution of …
Brain and music
Universal Recognition of Three Basic Emotions in Music
Gehirn, Musik, Plastizität und Entwicklung
AuszugMusik ist eine wichtige menschliche Fähigkeit, die sowohl kulturgeschichtlich sehr alt als auch kulturübergreifend ist. Das Wahrnehmung und Ausüben von Musik ist eine für das Gehirn äußerst aufwändige Aufgabe, die eine Vielzahl kognitiver Prozesse erfordert. Unterschiedliche Stufen musikalischer Expertise erlauben, Einflüsse von Training und Lernen auf das Beherrschen nicht alltäglicher Fertigkeiten zu betrachten und zu zeigen, wie das Gehi…
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Gehirn, Musik, Plastizität und Entwicklung
AuszugMusik ist eine wichtige menschliche Fähigkeit, die sowohl kulturgeschichtlich sehr alt als auch kulturübergreifend ist. Das Wahrnehmung und Ausüben von Musik ist eine für das Gehirn äußerst aufwändige Aufgabe, die eine Vielzahl kognitiver Prozesse erfordert. Unterschiedliche Stufen musikalischer Expertise erlauben, Einflüsse von Training und Lernen auf das Beherrschen nicht alltäglicher Fertigkeiten zu betrachten und zu zeigen, wie das Gehi…
Universal Recognition of Three Basic Emotions in Music
Brain and music
Brain correlates of music-evoked emotions
The Paradox of Music-Evoked Sadness
This study explores listeners' experience of music-evoked sadness. Sadness is typically assumed to be undesirable and is therefore usually avoided in everyday life. Yet the question remains: Why do people seek and appreciate sadness in music? We present findings from an online survey with both Western and Eastern participants (N = 772). The survey investigates the rewarding aspects of music-evoked sadness, as well as the relative contribution of …
The Distancing-Embracing model of the enjoyment of negative emotions in art reception
Why are negative emotions so central in art reception far beyond tragedy? Revisiting classical aesthetics in the light of recent psychological research, we present a novel model to explain this much discussed (apparent) paradox. We argue that negative emotions are an important resource for the arts in general, rather than a special license for exceptional art forms only. The underlying rationale is that negative emotions have been shown to be par…
What are aesthetic emotions?
This is the first comprehensive theoretical article on aesthetic emotions. Following Kant's definition, we propose that it is the first and foremost characteristic of aesthetic emotions to make a direct contribution to aesthetic evaluation/appreciation. Each aesthetic emotion is tuned to a special type of perceived aesthetic appeal and is predictive of the subjectively felt pleasure or displeasure and the liking or disliking associated with this …
Neuroscience and Music Perception (4 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Cognitive psychology (3 works) · Music Therapy and Health (3 works) · Aesthetic Perception and Analysis (2 works) · Anger (2 works) · Cognition (2 works) · Color perception and design (2 works) · Diverse Music Education Insights (2 works) · Multisensory perception and integration (2 works)