Scientists Discover Why Girl With A Pearl Earring Is So Captivating

Vermeer's masterpiece 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' has inspired everything from books and plays to a film starring Scarlett Johansson. But while it is widely regarded as one of the most fascinating works of art ever made, Tranh gỗ mã đáo thành công khổ lớn it has taken scientists almost 400 years to figure out why. Now, neuroscientists have revealed that the 17th-century oil painting uses a 'unique' psychological trick called a 'sustained attentional loop' which holds the viewer in place.

The researchers believe that this unique effect could even explain the appeal of great works of art like the Mona Lisa. Martin de Munnic, co-founder of neuroscience firm Neurensics which led the study, Tranh gỗ mã đáo thành công khổ lớn says: 'You have to pay attention whether you want to or Cách trang trí tranh gỗ phòng khách not. You have to love her whether you want to or not.' Scientists have revealed that Vermeer's 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' due to a psychological effect called a 'sustained attentional loop' Researchers fitted 20 participants with caps which recorded their brain activity and Tranh gỗ nghệ thuật gaze to see how great works of art affect the mind  The mystery of 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' has spawned adaptions ranging from books and plays to a film starring Scarlett Johansson (left) and Colin Firth (right)