Abstract
The multidimensional iterative composition of urban landscapes and the formation mechanism of the aesthetic perception dimension are elucidated. The cognitive schema theory aims to reveal the intrinsic mechanism of urban landscape aesthetic activities. Using London as an empirical case to explore the representation and structure of urban landscape aesthetic, a cognitive schema, the cognitive map of its urban landscape, was constructed based on the qualitative analysis of the texts derived from travel notes. Eight aspects of urban landscapes, together with 21 representative concepts of cognitive schema closely related to aesthetic perception, indicate the structures and approaches people perceive in urban landscapes. This article provides experience and reference for urban landscape enhancement and related practices in China by studying the contemporary Western urban landscape.
Highlights
The urban landscape is the carrier of urban characteristics and cultural features and the critical medium for people to perceive and experience the city
People interact with the urban landscape through aesthetics, while, the aesthetic activity is a process of comprehensive spatial experience
Cognitive schema is the deep structure of cognitive activities
Summary
The creation and improvement of urban landscape shall fully consider people’s demand, based on a people-oriented perspective Such demand is contained in the interaction between human and urban landscape, and the aesthetic activity is the most basic and most representative form of interaction. The corresponding indicators are set for rigid control or elastic control according to the degree of correlation between these key representations and dimensions and urban features In this way, it helps indicate the direction for the design and optimization of urban architectural landscape, and create a livable urban architectural environment with a sense of place
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