The Multidimensional Scaling Of A Set Of Artistic Drawings : Perceived Structure And Scale Correlates
- 1 October 1966
- journal article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Multivariate Behavioral Research
- Vol. 1 (4), 425-436
- https://doi.org/10.1207/s15327906mbr0104_2
Abstract
Product-centered research on creativity approaches the criterion problem of what is to be the referent for creativity through the analysis of tangible products such as a r t objects, writing, or scientific achievements. The present research is concerned with the evaluation and study of artist drawings contributed by sophomore students a t the Rhode Island School of Design. Multi-dimensional scaling methods were applied to similarity judgments obtained from art experts on two separate sets of 26 drawings. Three similarity dimensions accounted for the interstimulus distances for each set of drawings. Although no statistical test was available, the dimensions from the two seta appeared to correspond. Scale values of 4 drawings common to the two sets were consistent, and the dimensions appeared to define very similar stimulus characteristics. It was concluded that multidimensional scaling procedures provided a means for differentiating among a set of complex, esthetic products. Scale values of drawings on the...Keywords
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