Abstract

Despite the sublime being one of the oldest concepts in modern aesthetic theory and clothing being among the most common everyday aesthetic objects, serious empirical research on these topics has been relatively scarce. In this talk, Young-Jin will present empirical findings, focusing on the following aspects of sublime experiences: their visual triggers, their relationship to emotions, their occurrence in everyday life, and their manifestation beyond vision, particularly in classical piano music. The talk will then address recent research on individual differences in clothing preferences, highlighting its implications for everyday aesthetics and the study of individual differences.

Bio

Young-Jin Hur, PhD, is the Course Leader for the MSc in Applied Psychology in Fashion (name to be changed to MSc Psychology of Fashion) at the London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London. His research focuses on empirical aesthetics, particularly the visual triggers of sublimity and beauty experiences, the psychological and personal factors influencing fashion choices, and the broader fields of music psychology and individual differences. In his free time, he writes for his classical music blog, Where Cherries Ripen. Young-Jin holds degrees from the University of Cambridge, the London School of Economics (LSE), and University College London (UCL).

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This talk is part of the SCAPA Invited Speaker Series 2024-25 (Science of the Creative and Performing Arts), a collaborative initiative with the MSc in Music, Mind, and Brain (MMB) and the MSc in Psychology of Aesthetics, Neuroscience, and Creativity (PANC) at Goldsmiths, University of London. This series features talks by leading experts in the field, aiming to inspire interdisciplinary dialogue, foster collaboration, and advance our understanding of the psychology of aesthetics, music, creativity, and the arts.

Thursday, 12-1pm, RHB 122, Goldsmiths, University of London

For more information: m.angladatort@gold.ac.uk