Eysenck’s thesis is still a subject of debate. In [MCCM 03], 100 subjects were asked to rate 96 reproductions of art on four qualities: beautiful, pleasant, interesting, and original. Half of the reproductions were “High Art” (master artwork with the signature removed) and half were “Popular Art” (icons and illustrations used for industrial design). Half of each type were representational and half abstract. Results supported Eysenck’s theory of a general underlying factor.
