Greater art classification does not necessarily predict better liking: Evidence from graffiti and other visual arts

We tested the relationship between art classification and liking of the graffiti murals among naive viewers (N = 60 college students). Graffiti murals were classified as art to a lesser extent than both abstract and representational paintings. Surprisingly, graffiti murals were only liked less than representational but not abstract paintings. Thus, art classification might not necessarily predict liking.

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Art classification may not always predict liking accurately.