Eye-Tracker Technology For Learning Abstract Art: A Systematic Literature Review

In recent years, the application of eye tracking technology in the field of art education has received extensive attention, especially the application of eye tracking technology in the learning of abstract art. Considering that there are already have a large number of empirical studies in this specific field, this study aims to analyze and synthesize the current research on the application of eye tracking technology in the exploration of abstract art. The research focus to summarize the research trends, current progress, key variables and eye movement indicators used in the research in the past decade. This study systematically uses the methods of systematic review and meta-analysis to organize 160 articles on the application of eye tracking technology in the learning of abstract art from 2014 to 2024. Through the analysis of five empirical studies, we summarize the research trends, current status, research variables and commonly used eye movement indicators in this field. First, the study shows that the application of eye tracking technology in the field of abstract art learning has gradually increased since 2014, especially reaching a research peak from 2019 to 2021. Secondly, the independent variables and dependent variables involved in the study are relatively diverse. The independent variables include color, shape, symmetry, golden ratio, etc., and the dependent variables include emotional areas, aesthetic judgments, motion cues. These studies show that eye tracking technology can effectively capture students' visual and emotional responses when viewing abstract artworks. Finally, commonly used eye movement indicators such as gaze position, duration, and pupil size can reflect students' attention and emotional responses. The use of these indicators provides quantitative support for understanding the impact of abstract art on students