Aesthetic Analysis Research Articles

Establishment of a 3D esthetic analysis workflow on 3D virtual patient and preliminary evaluation

BackgroundIn esthetic dentistry, a thorough esthetic analysis holds significant role in both diagnosing diseases and designing treatment plans. This study established a 3D esthetic analysis workflow based on 3D facial and dental models, and aimed to provide an imperative foundation for the artificial intelligent 3D analysis in future esthetic dentistry.MethodsThe established 3D esthetic analysis workflow includes the following steps: 1) key point detection, 2) coordinate system redetermination and 3) esthetic parameter calculation. The accuracy and reproducibility of this established workflow were evaluated by a self-controlled experiment (n = 15) in which 2D esthetic analysis and direct measurement were taken as control. Measurement differences between 3D and 2D analysis were evaluated with paired t-tests.Results3D esthetic analysis demonstrated high consistency and reliability (0.973 < ICC < 1.000). Compared with 2D measurements, the results from 3D esthetic measurements were closer to direct measurements regarding tooth-related esthetic parameters (P<0.05).ConclusionsThe 3D esthetic analysis workflow established for 3D virtual patients demonstrated a high level of consistency and reliability, better than 2D measurements in the precision of tooth-related parameter analysis. These findings indicate a highly promising outlook for achieving an objective, precise, and efficient esthetic analysis in the future, which is expected to result in a more streamlined and user-friendly digital design process.This study was registered with the Ethics Committee of Peking University School of Stomatology in September 2021 with the registration number PKUSSIRB-202168136.

Solar Landscapes: A Methodology for the Adaptive Integration of Renewable Energy Production into Cultural Landscapes

The increasing use of solar energy is an integral step toward carbon neutrality. At the same time, outdoor solar farms are significantly altering existing cultural landscapes. This work examines the possibilities of integrating the use of solar energy into these landscapes in such a way that the unique, regional character of places is preserved and enhanced. The research project that was carried out developed a conceptual design approach that takes as its starting point landscape architectural and aesthetic analyses of existing sites in Styria, Austria, the spatial characteristics of the cultural landscapes in which they are embedded, and their suitability for generating solar energy. The comparison of a site’s characteristics with the technical possibilities evaluated from a literature review enables a responsive design practice using solar modules. The result is a method of landscape architectural design that integrates solar energy on the basis of an adaptive site-specific approach as well as a catalogue of sample cases that illustrate how designing with solar modules can honor and add value to existing places while enhancing their ecological, economic, and social functions.

Aesthetic analysis of the pattern of West queen mothers in the Shandong region during the Han dynasty

The West Queen Mother, as a comprehensive cultural phenomenon, has long been the subject of scholarly attention. In recent years, particularly with the rise of traditional Chinese culture, the cultural significance of the West Queen Mother has gained considerable popularity. In the realms of cultural creativity, animation, and gaming, the portrayal of the West Queen Mother has undergone further evolution and innovation, resulting in corresponding shifts in aesthetics. This research investigates the content classification and features of the West Queen Mother's pattern in the Shandong region during the Han Dynasty. By employing a combined approach of pattern analysis and Chinese aesthetics, the aim is to gain a deeper and multifaceted understanding of the culture surrounding the West Queen Mother. This study interprets the aesthetic style and factors associated with the Queen Mother from the perspective of traditional Chinese aesthetics. The conclusion drawn is that the pattern of the West Queen Mother in the Shandong region during the Han Dynasty exhibits aesthetic characteristics ranging from a flat abstraction with simplicity and naturalness to order, normativity, and symbolic representation of divinity. These characteristics demonstrate the richness of Han culture and reflect the Confucian aesthetic concept of the harmony between heaven and humanity, encompassing auspiciousness, loyalty, and filial piety as the highest moral standards, thereby aligning with the prevailing spirit and sociocultural context of the time.

Classified diagnosis and treatment scheme of oral cosmetic restoration based on aesthetic analysis (part Ⅰ): basic concept, decision tree and clinical pathway.

At present, the commonly used clinical protocols of oral comestic restoration are mostly based on the aesthetic indicators proposed by Western developed countries (referred to as Western aesthetics). Mechanically copying the Western aesthetic scheme, ignoring the difference between it and the Chinese oral aesthetic indicators (referred to as Chinese aesthetics), is unable to effectively support personalized cosmetic restoration diagnosis and treatment. In addition, new technologies and new solutions for cosmetic restoration, which are developing rapidly in recent years, are emerging one after another, but many popular concepts are confusing and lack of proper hierarchical diagnosis and treatment norms, and there is indeed an urgent need for discussion and clarity. From the perspective of serving clinical application, this paper discusses the deficiencies of the Chinese translation of the word "aesthetics", the diffe-rence and connection between aesthetics and cosmetology, and the relationship between cosmetic restoration and fixed restoration. It also discusses the difference between anterior teeth, esthetic zone and exposed zone, the diagnostic and therapeutic value of oral aesthetic analysis, as well as the application methods of desensitization, suggestion, and other therapies in difficult oral cosmetic restoration cases. We further introduce the decision tree and the clinical pathway for restoration and reconstruction of teeth in exposed zone guided by aesthetic analysis, and introduce the clinical process of aesthetic analysis and evaluation, the clinical triclassification of oral cosmetic restoration, and the corresponding clinical classification diagnosis and treatment points.

The Aesthetic Analysis of a Garden

Abstract Offering aesthetic judgments of gardens is common. These judgments follow an evidentiary structure that is common to the evaluation of other aesthetic objects: summary judgments evidenced by the attribution of narrow formal aesthetic properties, “formal-adjacent” aesthetic properties, and relevant contextual relations. Yet, in a garden, these evidencing properties and relations take on forms that are different from those of other aesthetic and/or art objects. In this article, I consider these differences and consider whether aesthetic analyses of gardens rest on one or more conceptual mistakes. In the end, I conclude that we can meet all challenges.

An Analysis of Aesthetics in Makoto Shinkai's Animated Films

An Analysis of Aesthetics in Makoto Shinkai's Animated Films

Un análisis de la esencia de la ópera China y la música vocal desde la perspectiva de la hermenéutica y la estética de la recepción

Abstract: The development of Chinese opera art, in modern times, has greatly changed with the times. Explaining the essence of Chinese opera and vocal music art from the Western modern hermeneutics and reception aesthetics theory is conducive to sorting out the development context and characteristics of Chinese opera in different times. At the same time, providing a systematic analysis method for modern opera and vocal music aesthetics promotes the aesthetic development of the art and contributes to the form innovation and technical refinement of domestic opera and vocal music art. The research starts with the theoretical analysis of hermeneutics and reception aesthetics and verifies and explores the development history of Chinese opera. The analysis of the artistic essence of opera and vocal music will be summarized mainly from the perspective of the object of the opera text and the subject of the aesthetic audience. The purpose of this research is to explain the essential characteristics of opera and vocal music art from the relationship between the subject and the object. Besides, it aims to examine the relationship between the understanding behavior of the masses and the creators and performers’ summary behavior for opera and vocal music art.

Aesthetic Assemblages: Relational Aesthetics of the Israeli Movement Practice Gaga

This paper presents a study of the aesthetics of the free-form improvisational dance practice Gaga as an example of contemporary neo-spirituality. The study is based on aesthetic data collected in recreational Gaga classes at the Suzanne Dellal Centre in Tel Aviv. The study shows that the aesthetics of practices are relational and depend on a variety of heterogeneous factors; collective and shared aesthetics persist despite individualization. The paper develops assemblage thinking as a theoretical and practical framework for approaching aesthetics. It combines the specific analytical approach of aesthetic analysis with the theoretical concept of assemblage and applies it to an example of neo-spirituality. It evolves the concept of “aesthetic assemblage” to address the challenges of studying practices that focus on movement, body, and experience. It demonstrates that studying aesthetic assemblages of neo-spiritual practices helps to foster an understanding of social and cultural dynamics in the context of religion.

Дыгъужь Къурмэн и Iуэху еплъыкIэр и тхыгъэхэм къызэрыхэщыр

The article deals with the problem of creative individuality on the material of creativity of Circassian poet and writer Kurman Bakhsiyatovich Duguzhev (1941-1984). The issues of creative individuality and national originality are relevant in all periods of functioning of the literary process, this is especially true for young-descriptive literatures. Many authors have commented on the work of K. Duguzhev, but they are journalists, artists, poets, etc., but few professional literary critics have analyzed his works academically, so this article fills this gap to a certain extent. The introductory part characterizes the concept of creative individuality, notes the degree of its development, and emphasizes its role in the formation of young-written literatures of the North Caucasus region. The facts of K. Duguzhev’s biography that influenced the development of his creative individuality and the national uniqueness of his poetry and prose are presented using comparative-typological and chronico-historical methods. The most famous works of K. Duguzhev’s multifaceted creativity are subjected to aesthetic analysis. Special attention is paid to the theme of homeland in the civil lyrics. The questions of the writer’s skill occupy a significant place in the article. The article aims to investigate the problem posed, which is important for the Adyghe literary process. Its results can help the authors of literature textbooks, postgraduates, students, other literary scholars and critics to expand their knowledge about the works of the famous writer, whose works should enter more widely into the practice of schools and universities where Adyghe literature is studied.

Western Elegance, Yokohama Style: College Fashion, Urban Redevelopment, and the Rise of Feminine Motomachi in Post-1970 Japan / [西洋のエレガンス、横浜流:女子大生のファッションと都市計画の関係 から見る横浜元町における1970年代以降の女性への再編成

Abstract: Motomachi, a small shopping street on the outskirts of Yokohama’s old town, is architecturally designed with a European aesthetic and caters primarily to a clientele of women in their early twenties. This article traces the history of Motomachi’s construction as a site for feminine consumption. It identifies its origins in the late 1970s with three principal actors: the readers of a new genre of magazines targeting young and highly-educated women; economic planners in Yokohama concerned with preserving the traditional civic functions of shopping streets; and the businessmen in Motomachi’s shopping street association interested in remaining economically competitive. Through the pages of the magazine JJ , young women discovered in Motomachi traditional Japanese craftsmanship and “Yokohama traditional” ( Hamatra ) style. Concurrently, city bureaucrats encouraged Motomachi and other shopping streets to revitalize themselves by capitalizing on their heritage, prompting Motomachi’s savvy businessmen to project this demographic’s fantasies onto urban space. Through archival study of planning documents and fashion magazines combined with aesthetic analyses of Hamatra fashion and Motomachi’s architecture, this article shows how urban space can be impregnated with particular gendered and subcultural forms. It also interrogates the political, economic, and gendered origins of local history and how Occidentalism persists despite a discursive rejection of Western norms in favor of Japanese tradition. Lastly, the article argues that Motomachi’s history is also one of the development of neoliberalism in contemporary Japan, and that future research ought not to overlook neoliberalism’s gendered aspects.

Basic Characteristics and Body Aesthetics Analysis of Modern Dance

Basic Characteristics and Body Aesthetics Analysis of Modern Dance

The common black-eared opossum in the symbolic and iconographic universe. From the effigy ornaments in the lesser Antilles to the European graphics of Simivulpa and its variants in the 16th – 17th centuries

This study focuses on the aesthetic analysis, iconographic variants, and symbolism of the common black-eared opossum (Didelphis marsupialis Linnaeus 1758) in ceramic ornaments of agro-ceramic origin of the Saladoid tradition with Barrancoid influence, located in the south of the Lesser Antilles arc and Venezuela, currently held in different collections, scientific academies, and museums around the world, particularly in the Caribbean and United States. Likewise, it will study an entire corpus of prints with descriptions and illustrations of the marsupial, the latter being elaborated by European artists through wood engravings or etchings. For this purpose, chroniclers and artists often relied on the analogical outline of Aristotle, disarticulating the didelphidae into anatomic parts to later compare them with those of other animals according to their degree of similarity, usually being with species of the so-called Old World, in order to create a ‘new’ concept, in reality, an anomalous creature, resulting from the juxtaposition of images of the ‘old’ over the ‘new’, in order to show the intelligible and unknown of the Caribbean world in a way that is comprehensible and accessible to the human mind, with the objective of providing zoological continuity and closing the gaps that once separated both ‘worlds’, in other words, the semiosis of Charles Sanders Peirce.

AESTHETICS OF DEEPFAKE ‒ SPHERE OF ART AND ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY

The usage of artificial intelligence is one of the main characteristics of contemporary society. Deepfake is one among other forms of AI that uses artificial intelligence called deep learning to make images of fake events. This technology is not just about videos it is about photos and audio, too. It could be applied in different areas such as education, health care, art, commercials, film, propaganda, etc. Authors are interested in deep fakes used in the art and entertainment industry and their effects on audiences and aesthetics. The paper aims to show some characteristics of the aesthetics of deepfake in the context of the contemporary art and entertainment industry. By focusing on the aesthetics of contemporary society, we try to make an aesthetics analysis of deepfakes (Case study 1‒ Wearing Gillian, Gillian Wearing, 2018, Case study 2 ‒ Dali Lives, The Salvador Dali Museum, 2019) to show that contemporary art is more intimate with audience, thanks to usage of AI; also engagement of people is bigger than in traditional art. The conclusion is that contemporary art remains in the entertainment industry. It looks popular and closer to an audience; also, these spheres have a common and main aesthetic value- entertainment.

Reforming oral tradition by Elias Lönnrot and Otto Manninen

Collecting, editing, publishing, and re-writing folklore was an essential part of Romanticism and Romantic Nationalism. The increased interest towards folklore and oral poetry was related to the aim of creating elite cultures and literatures. In this process, questions such as what was included in the folklore publications and literature and what was ignored and hidden are of importance. The focus of the article is on the methods of textualization and genetic criticism in the making of national heritage and literature in nineteenth-century Finland. Textualization theory emphasizes the practical-technical process whereby oral/written texts are transformed, interpreted, represented, and published, whereas genetic criticism focuses more on the study of writing processes of literary works in the context of linguistic and aesthetic analysis. However, these two approaches deal with the similar questions of textual processes and variants involved in text-making, particularly variation in the process of creating nationally recognized literature.

THE WORLDVIEW FOUNDATIONS OF AZERBAIJANI COSMOGONIC AND ETHNOGONIC MYTHS

The relevance of this research is determined by the significance of questions concerning the development of human worldview through the assimilation of cosmogonic and ethnogonic myths, which represent conceptions of the surrounding world. This study aims to investigate the worldview foundations of Azerbaijani cosmogonic and ethnogonic myths, as well as to conduct a philosophical and aesthetic analysis of mythological poetic aspects. Achieving the stated goal involves the utilization of culturalhistorical, philosophical-aesthetic, and mythopoetic research methods. Azerbaijani cosmogonic and ethnogonic myths offer insights into the primordial origins of the world, life on Earth, and the fundamental principles governing the relationship between human communities and nature. They shape the worldviews of individuals, and although they may appear fantastical to contemporary observers, they are pragmatic in guiding how one should comprehend and perceive the surrounding world, assess it, and adapt to it. The timeless truths in the minds of ancient people manifest as a portrayal of the starry sky, with the sun, moon, and stars, elucidating their influence on social life and the relationships between natural phenomena and events. Explanations for the behavior of natural entities have a pragmatic nature, as the understanding of cause-and-effect relationships is projected onto human life, the system of governance, and spiritual-moral values. The philosophical and aesthetic specificity of Azerbaijani cosmogonic and ethnogonic myths is characterized by an anthropocentric and theocentric orientation, in the sense that God or humanity emerges as the core of the mythological worldview and mythological narrative. The inherent anthropomorphism of the natural world, reflecting a primal syncretism, organizes mythological storytelling in which the hero of the myth can be a human, a deity, or an animated natural element. However, semantically, the primary focus of the narrative is not the hero but rather the action or deed. Like myths in other cultures, Azerbaijani myths incorporate ethical elements, featuring evaluative components. However, the subject of evaluation is not the hero but rather the action, process, or deed – precisely these elements serve as the semantic dominants in the description of cosmogenesis and ethnogenesis. The composition of Azerbaijani myths is characterized by specific elements including repetitions, syntactic and figurative parallelism, implicit and explicit comparisons, popular motifs such as the abduction of the Sun and Moon, worldwide floods, themes of death and immortality, light and darkness, and the portrayal of giants carrying the weight of the world, among others. The narrative structure is constructed upon binary oppositions that correspond to the spatial and sensory orientation of human beings, reflecting relationships within a cosmic, social, or sacred continuum. The plots of myths related to the creation of the world are distinguished by variations in their beginnings and event sequences. However, in contrast to European myths, a consistent element in mythological events is the concept of monotheism, which serves as a constant thematic thread throughout these narratives.

Gentrification and changing visual landscapes: a Google Street View analysis of residential upgrading and class aesthetics in Hamilton’s Lower City

Measuring the pace and spatial distribution of gentrification is important to developing policies to mitigate its negative consequences. Typically, this is done through an analysis of census data on demographic, socioeconomic or housing change. However, this approach has numerous shortcomings, including the homogenizing effect on differences within neighbourhoods and the infrequency of census data collection. Visual analysis, particularly when examining multiple temporal views of the same location, has the potential to render visible fine-grained detail about spatial, economic and cultural changes within the urban landscape. Google Street View (GSV) is emerging as a source of repeat photography data. In this article, we employ a GSV analysis within a number of neighbourhoods in Hamilton, Ontario. Coding and analysing GSV images between 2009 and 2021 reveals an array of specific home upgrades, as well as aesthetic changes that reflect middle-class tastes, values and lifestyles that suggest more upgrading than found within conventional statistics or dominant narratives about the city. Mapping these changes paints a complex, and fine-grained, block-by-block picture of gentrification that reveals why some areas are more conducive to gentrification than others. Our analysis is important for critical visual methodologies, theoretical discussions about gentrification and neighbourhood change theories and debates within planning and policymaking.

Design methodology on educational web applications for the field of mathematics

This study proposes the creation and use of the Design methodology on Educational Web Applications for the Field of Mathematics (DAECM) to build the web application on depreciation. The objective of this mixed research is to analyze the perceptions of the students about the use of this technological tool. The participants are 25 students who took the Information and Communication Technologies course at the National Autonomous University of Mexico during the 2023-2 school year. The DAECM methodology facilitated the construction of the educational web application on depreciation through the stages Analysis of the mathematical educational context, Analysis of web programming languages, Content design, Aesthetics and Evaluation. The results of this mixed research indicate that the educational web application is useful, facilitates the personalization of learning through simulators, favors the creation of a pleasant virtual environment, allows the education during the COVID-19 post-pandemic and encourages the learning of the math. This study recommends the incorporation of technological tools such as web applications because teachers can create new virtual spaces that help the students during the learning process. In conclusion, educators can use the DAECM methodology to update educational practices and innovate the course activities through the planning and construction of web applications.

The Aesthetic Analysis of Music Generation Algorithms Based on Artificial Intelligence Technologies

The Aesthetic Analysis of Music Generation Algorithms Based on Artificial Intelligence Technologies

The paradigm concept of Javanese’ Anak Polah Bapa Kepradhah in the story of Murwakala: Lévi-Strauss structuralism

Indonesia harbors diverse oral traditions, with a particular focus on Javanese traditions. Studies on oral traditions, especially those related to geguritan (poems), stories, and songs, often lean towards aesthetic analyses. However, there remains untapped potential for exploration, such as the exploration of local cultural elements underlying the contradictions in folklore. This article aims to elucidate these contradictions and delineate the paradigmatic concept of “anak polah bapa kepradhah” within the narrative of “Murwakala.” Conducted as a descriptive-qualitative study, this research employs Lévi-Strauss structuralism as a framework for interpreting, mapping and attributing meaning to empirical paradigms embedded in societal concepts. The objective is to address the contradictions and logical patterns inherent in society. Data for this study are derived from the observation of Javanese oral traditions related to wong sukerta. These observations are then juxtaposed with the narrative of “Murwakala,” as presented in the wayang performance of the ruwatan tradition, with a specific focus on the Javanese “anak polah bapa kepradhah” concept/value. The depth of meaning is further explored through the use of tables and diagrams. From a Lévi-Straussian perspective, it can be concluded that “Murwakala” and its associated value concept serve as logical tools capable of mapping paradigms, deciphering empirical contradictions (related to family relationships and power), and representing these dynamics in the cultural products and thoughts of Javanese society, both historically and in the contemporary context.

Aesthetic Analysis of Wong Kar-wais Films and Reasons for Western Popularity: A Case Study of Chungking Express

Wong Kar-wais films are characterized by his unique filming techniques and captivating script dialogues, showcasing his distinctive cinematic style. Through personalized expressions, Wong introduces Eastern aesthetics and philosophical thinking to international audiences, resulting in enthusiastic reception. Taking Chungking Express as an example, this film is one of Wongs masterpieces, vividly portraying the urban landscape of 1980s Hong Kong. Despite its short production cycle, the movie has garnered numerous awards on the international stage. This paper delves into the reasons behind the international popularity of Wongs films, using Chungking Express as a case study. It analyzes foreign reviews of the film and explores Wong Kar-wais personal experiences, focusing on his filming techniques and scriptwriting style. Through personalized expressions, Wong presents Eastern aesthetics and philosophical thinking to international audiences, leaving a profound impression of Chinese elements in his films and contributing to their enthusiastic reception.