Does Art Bring Us Together? An Empirical Approach to the Evolutionary Aesthetics of Ellen Dissanayake
Biological Theory • Vol/Iss. 15 • Springer • London • Published In • Pages: 188-195 •
By Fullerton, Brady
Hypothesis
Lower conflict between communities of the same society will be correlated with more ritual art.
Note
The variable "Conflict between communities of the same society" was coded such that a high value indicates low levels of conflict and a low value indicates high levels of conflict.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spearman's rho | Supported | p<0.05 | 0.354 | Two-tailed |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Ritual Art | Independent | Dance, Music, Organized Ceremonial, Ritual |
| Conflict between communities of the same society | Dependent | Ingroup Antagonisms, Inter-community Relations |