Assessing the Relationship between Ceiling Height and Emotional Response in Art Galleries through Editable 360-Degree VR Panoramic Scenes

This study investigates the relationship between ceiling height and emotional responses in art galleries using editable 360-degree VR panoramic scenes. Although prior research has explored the influence of spatial dimensions on human emotions, little attention has been given to the specific impact of ceiling height in art gallery settings. Our study employed an experimental design, presenting participants with virtual art gallery environments with varying ceiling heights, and assessed their emotional responses through self-report measures. The findings indicate that ceiling height significantly affects specific emotions, such as disgust and joy, while the influence on other emotions, like fear, anger, sadness, and surprise, is less evident. The study highlights the potential of editable 360-degree panoramic photo scene modeling as a valuable tool for architectural research and emphasizes the importance of considering spatial dimensions in the design of art gallery en