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Art and Emotions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A subliminal message is a type of stimulus influencing so briefly that the brain will not be able to consciously detect it. So it is the information that is processed by the low path. Research shows that in this way unconscious emotions can be evoked in the audience (Murphy & Zajonc, 1993). If a person is shown a photograph of a smiling face for a very short time (ie. just 4 milliseconds) just before the one-second exposure of a neutral stimulus (e.g. A Chinese ideogram), that stimulus is more liked than the same one, preceded by nothing or an angry face. Interestingly, this phenomenon does not occur if the preceding stimulus is exposed long enough to be observed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The latter result is particularly important for the conversation about subliminal messages in art. It turns out that the emotional response in the brain varies depending on whether the person processes the stimulus consciously or unconsciously. Artworks are created to evoke emotions. Sometimes it\u2019s a reverie, sometimes it’s a shock, but it\u2019s best when the impressions are strong enough to stimulate reflection or at least for a moment to attract the viewer\u2019s attention. Where there are strong emotions, the low information processing pathway will also be triggered more often. Especially in dynamic art, such as music or film, which, unlike static works (photography or paintings), leaves no time for reflection. The experiment with subliminal messages proved that unconscious stimuli can also affect emotions, and sometimes in a way that is completely different from the stimuli that a person is aware of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the whole discussion, it is important to remember what was mentioned at the beginning \u2013 artists usually create on the basis of their own experiences. This means that they will put messages in the works that are consistent with their beliefs and how they see the world. What impact can this have on the viewer? It will certainly arouse emotions in them, often unavailable to their consciousness. And if they are so, it will be difficult to correct them by reason. There lies the danger, but also the confirmation that it is very difficult to separate the artist from their work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n