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The relationship between landscapes and emotions shows some universal patterns, supported by theories like Attention Restoration Theory (Kaplan) and the Biophilia Hypothesis (Wilson). Natural landscapes—featuring greenery, water, and open views—commonly evoke positive emotions such as calm, awe, and restoration, while reducing stress and negative affect across cultures. Cross-cultural studies reveal high agreement on preferences for savanna-like or restorative natural scenes, though cultural influences modify specifics. Urban or barren landscapes often trigger neutral or negative responses. Thus, while not entirely rigid, evolutionary roots suggest broad universality in nature's emotional benefits.https://www.terrapinbrightgreen.com/reports/14-patterns/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attention_restoration_theory
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.750245/full
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-03599-z
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