The description of a painting directly affects how children look at that artwork. This was discovered by psychologist Francesco Walker in the Rijksmuseum. Another finding of the study is that giving children information intended for adults has the same effect as giving them no information at all. The description of a painting directly affects how children look at that artwork. This was discovered by psychologist Francesco Walker in the Rijksmuseum. Another finding of the study is that giving children information intended for adults has the same effect as giving them no information at all. Social Sciences Education Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories