Aesthetic Perception Research Articles

An Analysis of Aesthetic Perception of Karst Landscapes Based on Social Media UGC Data: A Case Study of Huangguoshu Scenic Area

An Analysis of Aesthetic Perception of Karst Landscapes Based on Social Media UGC Data: A Case Study of Huangguoshu Scenic Area

Exploration of Informatization Teaching Mode of College Music Courses in the Context of Traditional Music Culture

Abstract This paper discusses the implementation of informatization strategies in music teaching in colleges and universities, mainly through constructing an online teaching platform, using Bayesian nonparametric models and extreme gradient boosting algorithms to optimize the teaching process by classifying music and recommender systems. The study collected students’ specific information and learning styles, and found that most students solved problems by searching for tutorial books and consulting their classmates, and less often used online resources. The online teaching platform generated feedback reports based on the number of interactions, engagement and attendance. Classroom activities focused mainly on interaction and discussion in the first 15 minutes, while whole-class quizzes were conducted in the 18 to 30 and 40 to 50 minute segments. Finally, the teaching practice was evaluated through a questionnaire, and the results showed that the p-values of the five dimensions of aesthetic perception, artistic performance, cultural understanding, interactive learning and interest inquiry were significantly less than 0.001, indicating that the implementation of informative teaching strategies enormously helped to enhance students’ learning outcomes.

Exploring the Impact and Innovative Application of Piano Art Instruction in the Context of Deep Learning

Abstract Social progress and technological development have brought sweeping changes to the field of art education. The innovative development of piano art instruction, as a part of art education, has a significant impact on students and the academic world. The study proposes a deep learning-based model for piano art instruction, taking into account the current state of piano art instruction, and investigates the impact of this model on students’ piano playing skills and appreciation of music art. The experimental group’s students improved their playing skills in the eight dimensions of fingering, timbre, pitch, rhythm, musical expression, emotional output, body language, and stage image. Except for timbre and stage image, the p-values of the experimental group and the control group in the other six dimensions of piano playing skills were less than 0.05, which effectively improved. In terms of music art appreciation, the total number of excellences in the three dimensions of aesthetic perception, artistic performance, and cultural understanding was 118, 131, and 126, respectively, and the total number of excellences in the experimental group was 32, 45, and 39. Obviously, piano art instruction based on deep learning has a positive impact on the students’ piano-playing skills and ability to appreciate music art.

A Study on the ‘Philosophy of Decoration’ in the Seljuk Period (5th to 6th Centuries CE) Emphasizing the Dome of ‘Taj Al- Molk’ of the Isfahan Grand Mosque

The Seljuk period (5th–6th Centuries CE) is one of the most important historical periods of Islamic Iran in various arts formed and developed in accordance with Islamic beliefs. Bricklaying decoration is one of the most valuable types of Persian Architectural decorations, and The Seljuk period is the era of extraordinary development and progress of this art and the ‘Taj Al-Molk’ Dome of the Isfahan Grand Mosque is known as its masterpiece. In fact, the flourishing of bricklaying decoration and its relationship to Seljuk’s cultural and religious beliefs in the sphere of aesthetics is the subject of this article. Historical, descriptive-analytical methods have been used to investigate historical documents and field observation. The result shows the cultural aspects that affect the artists’ extraordinary use of decorating elements in Seljuk architecture. A confirmation of a ‘Philosophy of Decoration’ based on a common language in the aesthetic perception of pure Islamic-Iranian art as could see in ‘Taj Al-Molk’ Dome with the usage of highly evolved decorative elements such as Bricklaying tiles, Geometric patterns, and Kufic scripts. Muslim artists used decoration as a decisive role in connecting the material world (physical world) to the world of ideas in order to express their thoughts and mystical and religious ideals. With the help of elements such as rhythm, coordination, harmony, balance, etc., they realize their philosophical principles in action and create a new philosophy that transforms the material into a visualization of unity in multiplicity, as a major ideal of the “Philosophy of decoration”. A manifestation of the attributes of the Only God, who shaped the world being, as the Source of beauty.

Neurocognitive Models of Aesthetic Perception of Painting: Possibilities, Limitations and Prospects

This article features one of the main trends in the development of neuroaesthetics and cognitive psychology of art, a systematic description of the mechanisms of aesthetic perception expressed in the creation of models. The paper analyzes six models of varying specification and capacity of extrapolating to other types of art. These are the following models: the neural network model, the neuropsychological model, the model of aesthetic perception of painting, the model of the intentions of the artist, the combined model of visual aesthetic experience, the model of aesthetic assessment and aesthetic judgments, and the Vienna integrated model of the processes of perception of art “top-down” and “bottom-up”. The possibilities and limitations of each model are considered according to such parameters as: the dynamics of aesthetic perception, the description of complex intermodal art forms, the extrapolation to different types of art, the measurement of aesthetic experience, the consideration of the interaction between the characteristics of the stimulus and the viewer, the detail of the esthetic experience description, the suitability for mathematical modeling. The most promising according to these criteria are the model of aesthetic assessment and aesthetic judgments, and the Vienna integrated model of the processes of perception of art “top-down” and “bottom-up”. In addition, the article provides an overview of existing approaches and research programs for modeling aesthetic experience. The paradigm of predictive processing (based on Bayesian inference) is considered as one of the most promising research programs. The key difficulties of modeling aesthetic experience are the lack of a unified research paradigm that includes a common understanding of the process of aesthetic perception and tools for its fixation, difficulties in formalizing and quantifying high-level components of aesthetic experience (expectations, schemes, experience, the viewer's “self”, etc.) and its continuity.

ОБ ЭСТЕТИКЕ СЕЛЬСКОХОЗЯЙСТВЕННЫХ ЛАНДШАФТОВ

The rationale for the change of social functions of the cultural landscape in the development of new aspects of human activity, leading to the formation of a new type of aesthetic perception, is given. The aesthetic functions of the landscape, their role in the formation of a favorable visual environment and the preservation of the historical memory of society are considered. Using the example of large natural and cultural landscape complexes in two Chinese provinces, it is shown that the preservation and development of the aesthetic potential of cultural landscapes can lead to a change in their development, a change in the way of nature management and the formation of a completely new type of perception and a new approach to formation. It is established that in the modern historical period, the aesthetic significance of cultural landscapes has become a more significant factor than the economic functions for which they were created. With the purposeful creation of decorative and economic agricultural landscapes, an integrated approach to landscaping is carried out, including architecture, decorative and utilitarian small architectural forms, various ways of viewing, including the ethnocultural aspect, are offered.

Реализация программы «История эстрадной музыки» в эстетическом воспитании подростков

The article proves the necessity of implementing the program "History of Pop Music" in the aesthetic education of teenagers, which allows to form not only aesthetic perceptions, feelings, taste, attitude, but also to form spiritual values associated with mercy, love, patriotism, dignity, etc. Its main components are described: motivational, emotional, informational, cognitive, creative components in the study of jazz and rock music. Modules for the study of pop music art in extracurricular activities are proposed.

A Review of 20 Research for Music Teaching in Contemporary Junior High Schools in China

This article provides a comprehensive review of the current status and future trends of music education in junior middle schools in China. The primary objective is to provide an insightful overview of the landscape by examining various aspects of music education. The research methodology involves a thorough examination of current practices, with an emphasis on synthesizing information from recent studies and research papers. The central theme emphasizes life-long learning as a core strategy in contemporary music education. Another important aspect explored is the emphasis on a music education strategy based on core skills. The article delves into the cultivation of students' aesthetic perception and overall quality, with the goal of providing a deeper musical experience and comprehensive development in music learning. In addition, the article discusses the application of interdisciplinary integration and interactive teaching strategies in music education. These strategies are presented with the goal of enhancing teaching effectiveness and promoting greater student engagement in the learning process, and the article emphasizes the importance of fostering students' sense of music and ability to appreciate music as integral components of improving core musical literacy. By citing relevant research, this review provides both theoretical guidance and practical references for junior middle school music education in China. In conclusion, the trajectory of junior middle school music education in China is depicted as evolving toward a more life-oriented, comprehensive, and interactive approach, with an emphasis on cultivating students' musical literacy and aesthetic ability.

Comparison of Facial Aesthetics Perception in Preclinical and Clinical Students of the Faculty of Dentistry, Lambung Mangkurat University


 Introduction: Facial aesthetics consist of facial symmetry, soft tissue profile, and vertical proportions of the face. Perception is subjective which means different things for each person. Aesthetic perception in dental students is very important because later in the future they will act as dentists and must understand about functional and aesthetics in the oral and facial cavities, and must be able to meet the needs and expectations of patients. Objective: To compare the perception of facial aesthetics with preclinical and clinical students of the Faculty of Dentistry, Lambung Mangkurat University. Methods: This study used analytical observational method with cross sectional approach. The sample size was calculated using an unpaired numerical comparative analytical formula, obtained by 128 respondents using the simple random sampling technique. Research respondents were given questionnaires totaling 15 photos, namely 5 photos of facial symmetry, 5 soft tissue profile photos, and 5 photos of vertical proportions of faces. The research questionnaire has been tested for validity and reliability. Results: The results of the Mann Whitney Test obtained an overall significance of 0.047 (p <0.05), facial symmetry 0.039 (p <0.05), soft tissue profile 0.385 (p >0.05), and vertical proportion of the face 0.612 (p >0.05). Conclusion: In three components of the assessment, there are differences in perception in facial symmetry, and there are no differences in perception in soft tissue profiles and facial vertical proportions. Overall, there are differences in the perception of facial aesthetics between preclinical students and clinical students of the Faculty of Dentistry, Lambung Mangkurat University.

Фальсификация произведений искусства как феномен культуры

The article deals with the problem of falsifi cation of works of art (forgery) and attitudes towards falsifi ed works: falsifi cation as a cultural phenomenon; the meaning of falsifi cation in different types of art; falsifi cation through the eyes of an art connoisseur, philosopher, forger; falsifi cation as an aesthetic and ethical phenomenon; the signifi cance of falsifi cation for modern aesthetic theory and for the art market. The relevance of the topic is justifi ed by a large number of falsifi cations both in the modern art market and in the artistic fi eld. The article defi nes falsifi cation; reveals the problem of distinguishing a fake from legal ‘secondary works’. Particular attention is paid to the lack of clear criteria for identifying falsifi cation: as a rule, this is the intention to bring a secondary work to the market or to the artistic sphere. The different meaning of falsifi cation in different types of art is associated not only with different opportunities to be the subject of investment, but also with the specifi cs of the types of art. In accordance with the theory of N. Goodman, for ‘autographic’ (‘visual’) types of art, the history of creation of a single unique copy has exceptional value; for ‘allographic’ ones such as cinema and literature, each reproduction is original (but works of these arts are not the subject of investment). T. Kulka, a prominent representative of modern aesthetics, explains why the “correct” aesthetic perception of an original or a fake without a hint from the outside is impossible and always requires knowledge of the context. This is a very important point for understanding the attitude towards falsifi cation: it is not built into the history of art and therefore cannot claim the same reverent attitude towards itself that the originals deserve. The ethical problem of the existence of falsifi cation is shown on the example of E. Hebborn’s “The Art Forger’s Handbook”, which explains how to shift responsibility for establishing the status of a work to art critics, using the peculiarities of their professional psychology. In general, the article recognizes the important role of falsifi cation in the modern art market: the fi rst unsuccessful acquisition of a novice collector becomes a kind of act of initiation and strength testing.

The Concept of Miracle in Religious Discourse (Semantic Features of Russian and Chinese Cultures in the Perspective of Intercultural Communication)

The relevance of studying the processes of religious consciousness comes from the importance to ensure more coordinated interaction of scientific communities in intercultural communication. The PRC remains one of the key partners of the Russian Federation and partnership requires deeper understanding of the counterpart. This paper analyses social phenomena classified as miracles in Russian and Chinese cultures from the perspective of intercultural communication. To achieve this goal, the authors 1) highlight key theoretical approaches to the study of the semantics of miracle; 2) systematize the available data on key concepts and denotations of the semantics of miracle in Russian culture and supplement existing approaches; 3) establish the key features of the semantics of miracle in Chinese culture; 4) outline approaches to creating a sketch of a universal semantic model of a miracle as an invariant of two cultures; 5) identify the capabilities and boundaries of this model. The research materials included corpuses of national folklore traditions, legal documents, literary and theological works, and scientific (mainly religious) studies. The methodological framework was formed by the approach of N. Luhmann, who defined religion as a variety of forms of the universal anthropological phenomenon of observing of the unknown. Distinguishing descriptions of the first (naive), second (expert) and third (philosophical-synthetic) order, represented by the corresponding languages L1, L2 and L3, allowed to identify the terms traditionally related to the sphere of religion (L1) and to trace their descriptions (L2) and reflection in L1 and L2 within the framework of philosophical and theological writings (L3). As a result, several historically specific interpretations of the concept and the denotations behind it have been identified. They include both universal similarity and local features determined by the historical development of Russian and Chinese societies. For Russia, these features are inextricably linked with the influence of Christianity, where a distinction is made between elitist theological forms and mass believes, often referred to as superstitions. The main lexemes marking the miraculous in Chinese are 奇迹 (qíjì), reflecting the phenomenon of the amazing, surprising; 神迹 (shénjì), applied to the miraculous, God-like, spiritual, but not witches or sorcerers; 妙 (miào) as an aesthetic perception of a miracle, including an incomprehensible mystery; 灵 (líng) marks the supernatural, emanating from the earthly principle yin, therefore associated with folk witchcraft and sorcery. It has been established that in both Russian and Chinese culture, miracle is always combined with a certain worldview (L1), with a complex of ontological statements (L2). Experts (L3) typically turn to the prism of religious disciplines and/or teachings that analyze the correspondence of worldview, ontological constructs and lived religious experience. The sketch of the universal semantic field that makes up the intersecting concepts of Russian and Chinese cultures, obtained as a result of the research, needs further clarification by turning to the sociology of religion and the psychology of religion.

An Evaluation Study of Shading Devices and Their Impact on the Aesthetic Perception vs. Their Energy Efficiency

Sunlight control tools, such as shading devices, are used to improve buildings' thermal and visual conditions. One of the concerns about using shading devices is their potential to harm the visual appearance of buildings. This study aims to study the aesthetic perception of different shading devices while concurrently evaluating their energy performance. Augmented reality was used to place virtual shading devices onto a building's façade at Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST). One hundred two students from JUST evaluated eight shading devices on a seven-step semantic differential scale. Participants comprised 49 students from Architecture and Design College and 53 students from other colleges. The energy efficiency of shading devices was tested using DesignBuilder. The results revealed that certain types of shading devices were perceived as more aesthetically pleasing than others. Architecture students and non-architecture students showed significant differences in their affective responses. Regarding shading devices, shape-morphing and horizontal-louvres devices are the most preferred by participants, while egg-crate devices are the least recommended. Regarding energy efficiency, results showed that the tested shading devices improved buildings' energy efficiency by 7% (vertical fins) to 17% (egg crate) compared to the base case and did not negatively impact their visual appearance.

Smile esthetic

Most patients require orthodontic treatment to improve the esthetics of their smile. Orthodontists must consider how some parameters of mini-esthetics can influence the patient’s esthetic perception. Methods: A photograph of the smile of a young female was taken and some modifications were made to the buccal corridor, gingival exposure, smile arc and midline position to assess the influence of these variables on smile attractiveness. Two hundred examiners were selected from four groups: orthodontists (O), dental students (DS), orthodontic patients (OP) and surgical-orthodontic patients (SOP). Each examiner was asked to complete the questionnaire with an approval rating from 1 to 10. Significant level was set at P ≤ 0.05. Results: Only orthodontists considered buccal corridors of 4mm and midline deviation of 1mm as non-esthetic; all other examiners considered gingival exposures ≥3 mm and midline angulation as non-esthetic. All examiners assigned higher satisfaction values to the photo with the concordant smile arc and defined as non-esthetic the covered smile and the reverse smile arc. Patients perceived as non-esthetic only midline deviations of 4mm. The surgical orthodontic patients assigned lower values to the photos and showed greater attention to evaluating the esthetics of the smile than the orthodontic patients. Conclusion: Smile arc, gingival exposure and midline angulation influence smile esthetics; the role of buccal corridors and midline deviation is dependent on the type of examiner.

Invisible Orthodontics: Ceramic appliance vs Lingual appliance -A patient perception survey

The aim of the study was to analyse variations in patients’ perception on oral health, aesthetic acceptance, pain perceptions and comfort levels in patients who has undergone/undergoing orthodontic treatment by means of two types of invisible orthodontic appliances: fixed lingual metal brackets and fixed buccal aesthetic/ceramic brackets. A comparative survey to assess the patient perception after their initial levelling alignment phase was created via Google form and sent to 25 ceramic labially treated and 25 lingually treated patient. Comfort level, pain perception, speech impediment ,quality of life in patients was significantly better in Ceramic brackets as compared to lingual (p=0.001),Aesthetic perception was significantly higher impact on ceramic (p=0.001) as 72% reported no impact on aesthetics with lingual brackets as compared to 4% in the ceramic brackets. Oral hygiene maintenance: The difference on impact of Oral hygiene maintenance was statistically non- significant between ceramic brackets and lingual brackets (p=0.238).Difficulty while having food was statistically non- significantly between ceramic brackets and lingual brackets.(p=0.448). Patients prefer lingual treatment cause of their esthetic nature and their expectations are higher with lingual treatment which itself is not favorable from a clinicians perspective and it is worth noting that speech disturbances may lead to greater social embarrassment than more or less invisible ceramic brackets.

The perception of lip aesthetics in the context of facial proportions-An eye-tracking-based analysis.

Minimally invasive lip volumizing and contouring soft tissue filler procedures are frequently requested by both female and male aesthetic patients. Guidance on how to achieve the most beautiful outcome is inconsistent. To investigate what the most beautiful proportions are in relation to vermillion thickness, the distance of the upper and lower lip in relation to nose and chin, and relation to the bigonial distance. This study included a total of n = 101 volunteers (52 females, 49 males, 100% Caucasian) who inspected frontal images of modified facial proportions and answered a related questionnaire showcasing the same images. Image presentation followed a randomized sequence both for the eye tracking and for the survey component of this study but was equal for all observers. The most attractive vertical position of lips was the 1:2 ratio in which the distance between lips and chin is double the length as the distance between lips and nose. For the ratio between the width of the lips and the bigonial distance, it was the 1:2.5 ratio, whereas for the thickness of the upper lip vermilion in relation to the upper lip ergotrid it was the 1:3/1:2 (male/female) ratio and for the lower lip vermilion and lower lip ergotrid it was the 1:4 ratio for both genders. The results of this eye tracking and survey-based investigation revealed that instead of one single universal ratio, multiple facial proportions exist that are perceived as most attractive/masculine/feminine. Regarding the perception of facial aesthetics, it appears there is a distinction between attractiveness and masculinity/femininity: the most attractive male/female face is not necessarily the most masculine or feminine.

Fragmented mass ornaments: academic image, aesthetics, and brand cohesion of commercially-partnered international branch campuses

ABSTRACT This study explores neo-liberal marketisation aspects of commercially-partnered international branch campuses (IBCs), focusing on perceptions of university brand image, aesthetics, and cohesion. Commercially-partnered campuses refer to transnational (TNE) universities that are entered into private equity or for-profit partnerships in a branch’s host country. The present study is focused on Anglo-Western universities with for-profit IBC partnerships located in the economic free zones in the United Arab Emirates. Often, publicly available information on these partnerships is obscured to emphasise the home campus brand. Thus, the research aims to provide insight into how IBC academics and student service workers perceive IBC branding and its relationship to academic image and, to a certain degree, academic practice. Data collection instruments include semi-structured interviews and participant reflective responses to social media platforms, which are examined theoretically using a critical realism approach. Through a critical thematic analysis of qualitative accounts, the findings suggest two significant emergent themes which influence participant experience on IBCs: (1) institutional fragmentation, (2) limited authenticity. The study identifies a need for more genuine branding to increase the perceptions of the academic legitimacy of IBCs.

Методологічні засади формування музично-слухових уявлень молодших школярів у процесі фортепіанного навчання.

The article emphasizes that the state of modern music education in Ukraine and China requires the introduction of new methods aimed at forming musical and auditory ideas into the practice of teaching pupils’ in extracurricular art educational institutions. Taking into account the complexity and different ways, they are considered in the process of teaching and learning the piano on the basis of environmental, individually differentiated, reflective and creative activity approaches. The author points out some pedagogical principles: realization of the pupils’ personal potential, accentuation of auditory attention during the performance of a musical piece, aesthetic perception of musical works, focus of musical education on the development of the emotional and sensory experience of younger school-age children, encouragement to self-evaluation and personal adjustment of one's own games in accordance with the imagined image, the connection of musical education with national culture. Thus, the selected scientific approaches and pedagogical principles become the basis for using the necessary methods and techniques for working with elementary school-age children. Pedagogical conditions were also substantiated for effective musical education of younger school-age children: 1) selection of the most emotionally expressive musical works taking into account their pedagogical tasks; 2) the introduction of creative tasks aimed at the development of musical and auditory ideas of younger school-age children into the system of primary education of children; 3) orientation of musical and auditory ideas of younger school-age children in the mode of independent development. The step-by-step method covers in teaching and learning the piano of younger school-age children in three stages: emotional-developmental, reproductive-accumulating and communicative-creative. By their essence, these stages correspond to the content of piano learning in extracurricular art institutions and are correlated with certain structural components: motivational, emotional-reflective, active and creative-performing. The theoretical provisions developed by the author regarding the formation of musical and auditory ideas of younger school-age children are presented in the form of an organizational and methodological model, which includes the goal, tasks, principles, pedagogical conditions, structural components, stages, forms and methods. During testing in Ukrainian and Chinese specialized music institutions, it showed its effectiveness and feasibility in the process of teaching and learning the piano.

A Comparison of Self-Perceived Oral and Facial Esthetics in Patients After Lip Repositioning Surgery With Modified and Conventional Techniques.

Patients with excessive gingival display (EGD) are treated with lip repositioning surgeries (LRS). This study used a questionnaire to analyze and evaluate how patients who received LRS with modified and traditional techniques perceived their own oral and facial esthetics at various timelines after their surgeries. An orofacial esthetic questionnaire (OEQ) was used in this cross-sectional study. The participants were patients who underwent LRS for the treatment of their EGD. They were divided into control (n=100) and test (n=100) groups. For the control group, LRS were performed using traditional/conventional techniques, and for the test group, LRS were performed using a modified approach. An OEQ was used to record responses. The scale comprised eight questions targeted to capture participating patients' perceptions about their own oral and facial esthetics at four timelines (baseline and one-month, six-month, and one-year follow-up). Patients responded to each question on a 10-point Likert scale (0: very dissatisfied, 10: very satisfied). Data was analyzed by independent samples T-testsusing Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21.0 software (IBM SPSS Statistics, Armonk, NY). Seven (3.5%) out of the total (N=200) patients were unable to take part in the study's OEQ. At one-year follow-up, the mean and standard deviation (SD) for the test group's gingival display (GD) were 2.48±0.86 mm and 3.77±1.76 mm, respectively, and comparisons revealed that the test group's GD was significantly lower (p=0.000) than the control group. Results from the participant responses to OEQ using the Likert scale at one-year follow-up revealed significant differences between the control and test groups for all questions, except question 5 (p=0.06), as the shape of the teeth will not be affected by LRS. Patients in the test group who underwent LRS with a modified approach have a high level of satisfaction (satisfaction score: >9). Patients in the control group scored their satisfaction less favorably, with certain questions (question 3) receiving scores as low as 0.31. Perception of oral and facial esthetics was significantly higher for the test group at different time points. At one-year follow-up, the mean difference was 4.46, which was the greatest (p=0.000). EGD improved significantly at one year with the modified lip repositioning technique. The satisfaction level of patients with outcomes of the modified lip repositioning was significantly higher as compared to thesatisfaction level of patients who underwent the conventional technique.

ИСТОРИКО-ПРИРОДНЫЙ АРХИТЕКТУРНЫЙ КОМПЛЕКС «ПАРАМОНОВСКИХ» СКЛАДОВ В РОСТОВЕ-НА-ДОНУ

This paper examines the history and architecture of a unique historical and natural architectural complex of export grain warehouses of the second half of the XIX century in Rostov-on-Don. The objects under study are inextricably linked with the historical landscape, the Bogatyanovsky tract, and the urban environment. The buildings of grain warehouses stand on an ancient aquifer slope with springs and hydraulic devices for organizing their flows. The purpose of the study is a detailed examination of the object of cultural heritage of federal significance "Complex of export grain warehouses, XIX century.". In the course of the study, the architectural, artistic and design features of each of the buildings included in the complex of grain warehouses belonging to Paramonov and Maximov were formulated. The studied objects of export grain warehouses are decorated in a "brick" style. At that time, the "brick" style represented a fundamentally new compositional solution of volumes and a variety of plastic forms of brick decor, which conditioned the aesthetic perception of industrial architecture structures. The characteristic features corresponding to the "brick" style are revealed. The initial design solutions based on the preserved archival data on the object of cultural heritage were studied and project proposals for the reconstruction of warehouses with possible operation and adaptation to new functions in modern urban conditions were considered, new factual data were obtained.

PERCEPTION OF GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEMS: GREEN WALLS AND GREEN ROOFS

Integrating green walls (GWs) and green roofs (GRs) into urban areas enables several sustainable development objectives to be met. However, there is little research on the aesthetic perception and environmental and psychological benefits that users assign to these greening systems. Therefore, this paper evaluated the perception towards these two green infrastructures, GWs and GRs. The research was conducted via the Internet through a semi-structured survey with Likert scale questions, with a total of 243 participants. The results revealed that approximately 90 % of the participants have a positive perception of GWs and GRs. The psychological and environmental benefits of greening in urban environments are recognized, such as creating habitats for small species, reducing stress, and improving mood, among others. Some significant differences were seen in some socioeconomic aspects, such as age, gender and educational level. Women showed a tendency to find calm when in contact with plants, while the tendency for men is more neutral. Participants with a lower educational level, secondary school and a technical career, do not fully agree that nature positively affects their mood. In general, green walls were found to be preferred to green roofs; however, it is suggested to consider incorporating more colors, flowers and a greater variety of plants to improve the aesthetics of these structures.