But Keltner argues that awe-inspiring art happens “when we violate expectations, when things are out of place or turned upside down.” In contrast to beauty, awe is overwhelming and mysterious.

Art & Tech Children Who Are Exposed to Awe-Inspiring Art Are More Likely to Become Generous, Empathic Adults, a New Study Says. The study found that children who viewed inspiring videos were more ...

Even though both (nature vs. art) virtual reality videos elicited similar awe-struck emotions of something sublime, Chirico et al. found that "the nature-based video evoked feelings of fear and ...

“Awe, an aesthetic and moral emotion, helps societies flourish by making children more generous,” comment the study authors. “Our research is the first to demonstrate that awe-eliciting art ...

Experts believe that consistently seeking out these awe-inspiring experiences could lead to a significantly happier and healthier life. People find awe in nature, religion and music, as well as ...