Limited Scope for Group Coordination in Stylistic Variations of Kolam Art.

ABSTRACT: In large, complex societies, assorting with others with similar social norms or behaviors can facilitate successful coordination and cooperation. The ability to recognize others with shared norms or behaviors is thus assumed to be under selection. As a medium of communication, human art might reflect fitness-relevant information on shared norms and behaviors of other individuals thus facilitating successful coordination and cooperation. Distinctive styles or patterns of artistic design could signify migration history, different groups with a shared interaction history due to spatial proximity, as well as individual-level expertise and preferences. In addition, cultural boundaries may be even more pronounced in a highly diverse and socially stratified society. In the current study, we focus

SUBMITTER: Tran NH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8584996 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature