>>5762297I am not trying to give a definitive answer but would instead really like to read some different input and thoughts on this. So please feel very free to react! Also note that I do not have particularly advanced knowledge regarding this. Not from a psychological/neurobiological nor from an academically artistic view. Instead I am just trying to share some of my own personal experiences.
I would imagine there to indeed be more and less attractive shapes. To me it seems certain, that a monke brain like ours is hardwired to easily see and interpret certain forms, like those that make a face (the face being my strongest argument). But also other body parts (especially those that could be havin a relatively great impact on our own life like hands or reproductive organs) are important to notice patterns. Also I strongly believe that since humans were able to build a lifestyle which made highly specialized body forms unneccessary through accquisition of the ability (but in return also the neccessity) to use tools, we are well able to find particular forms that make good tools. Hammers, spears, hand axes, drills and so on...
Being able to find and abuse or build those forms or noticing them in the hands of a friend/foe is probably as important for an individual of our species as finding mates (evolutionary/historically speaking). So I would also give those forms special significance
But to be a bit more precise and not to ramble for too long without having had direct interaction, i would say, that number one priority for a form to be attractive is symmetry. I dont think it is the only one - And i dont think forms without it cannot be beautiful. Secondly I imagine that most forms are naturally being read as a human expression, meaning that the most direct translation of a form into human bodily appearance is an easily understandable description of what it feels like. Sharp corners - sharp teeth, eyebrows, muscles, weapons.
