Beauty And Monotony
We left the natural world behind and created our own. We made the objects that surround us. And in doing so, we often neglected beauty in favor of functionality, cost, or efficiency.
But humans don't like monotony. Research shows that we keep focusing on details and ornaments in architecture while brushing quickly over black walls. They are no fun to look at and they actually make us miserable.
Surroundings that are aesthetically pleasing to us can improve our well-being, behavior, cognitive function, and mood.
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