Aesthetic Color Research Articles

Comparative Color Stability Assessment of One- Shaded Structurally-Colored and Conventional Multi-Shaded Resin Composites

Purpose: To assess the color stability of one- shaded structurally- colored resin composite compared to conventional multi- shaded one. Subjects and methods: Thirty- two disc- like specimens from one- shaded structurally- colored resin composite (Omnichroma, Tokuyama Dental); Group I, or conventional resin composite (Filtek Z350, 3M ESPE); Group II were prepared, with equal allocation ratio (i.e.: n= 16). Samples were left in coffee then by using spectrophotometry, colors for all specimens were assessed in (CIE) Lab values; before (baseline) and 30 days later. Substitution in the (after - before) equation was performed to obtain the color change (ΔE); to detect color change for each specimen. Data was tabulated & statistically analyzed. Results: One- shaded structurally- colored resin composite (Omnichroma) showed statistically significant (p ≤ 0.05) color stability in comparison to conventional resin composite (Filtek Z350). Conclusion: One- shaded structurally- colored resin composite (Omnichroma) proved better than conventional resin composite (Filtek Z350) regarding color stability. Esthetic color matching, therefore, could be easily obtained and maintained.

허수경 시의 색채 이미지 연구

Black and white in Heo Soo-kyeong's poetry reveal unique color symbolism in a way of repetition and reversion. This aspect deepens and expands the emotion and the subject consciousness, which forms her own distinct poetic aesthetics. Furthermore, the black and white color images in her poems display an Assemblage effect, forming mixed and entangled aspects in one work. This is a new possibility created by a combination of disparate elements, a further level of thinking from the conventional wisdom that the two colors indicate an opposing single network of meanings in different works.
 In the case where the two color images are mixed and entangled in a single work, in Heo Soo-kyeong's poem, there appears two aspects of confrontation and coessentiality in the meaning of the subject consciousness. First of all, the two colors appear as opposing color images, which assumes the symbolism that schematizes the power structure of the strong and the weak. However, the meaning of these two colors can be interchangeable, not being fixed as an opposite between good and evil or strong and weak and, thereby presenting the poet's flexible way of thinking.
 On the other hand, in the case where the two color reveal coessential color images, they assume two aspects, negative coessentiality and positive coessentiality. In other words, both black and white reveal negative coessentiality by maximizing the emotion of sadness and depression, or positive coessentiality by aspiring after a world of purity and peace. This pattern deviates from the conventional wisdom that regards white and black as opposite colors, which is a point that reveals Heo Soo-kyeong's distinct sense of color.
 In this light, the color images of black and white forms deeper and richer semantic network when they appear to be mixed and entangled in one work than when used solely. This is the result of the poet's expanded creative imagination for the symbolism of color images, and it can be interpreted as the expression of multidimensional and fluid color aesthetics and securing new possibilities for color symbolism through the interaction of black and white.

픽토그램의 연상 색채에 따른 친숙도와 심미성 평가

Previous studies have shown that the more familiar the pictogram’s shape is, the more attractive it is. To find out whether these results can be applied to color, this study analyzed the color of pictogram’s familiarity and aesthetics. First, we conducted a pre-questionnaire to evaluate the familiarity of pictograms and to investigate the associated color. Therefore eleven pictograms with high familiarity were selected. Second, those pictograms were divided into two groups, one with six pictograms that associated with specific color, and the other with five pictograms that are not associated with specific color. In this experiment, 13 colors (R, YR, Y, GY, G, BG, B, PB, RP, PK, BK, Wh) were applied to the pictograms, and subjects were asked to select familiar color and aesthetic color separately. The study showed that there is a tendency that familiarity and aesthetics of color tend to appear similar, whether pictograms have associated color or do not have associated color. In the case of pictograms that associated with specific color, the colors can be used to make pictograms more familiar and aesthetic. On the other hand, when pictograms are not associated with specific color, there is a tendency that applying Black rather than chromatic color makes pictograms more familiar and aesthetic. According to these results, if objects of pictograms have associated color, it is recommended to use chromatic color that form association with objects. And if objects of pictograms don’t have associated color, black is recommended.

Development of a selection system for the colour of wardrobe furniture

To solve the problem of pure perceptual and non-standardized selection of colour in furniture, a rational and reliable colour quantitative system was developed. This approach is beneficial to the upgrading and optimization of products by furniture manufacturing enterprises. The wardrobe colour selection system is based on the Munsell colour system, the colour harmony theory and the Birkhoff aesthetic colour selection system to construct a wardrobe colour selection system. It has three analytical parts, consisting of wardrobe colour selection and data analysis, which can provide a reference for the colour quantification used by furniture enterprises. Once the system was constructed, a company’s wardrobe colour selection and coated sheet sample was used as an example to test its efficacy. The wardrobe colour selection system was evaluated to optimize the design of the company’s original wardrobe product colour selection. The results showed that the wardrobe colour selection system improved consumers’ preference for the company’s wardrobe colour selection. The wardrobe colour selection system provides a reference for furniture companies, engineers and designers in product colour selection and optimization design, which is conducive to scientifically informed manufacture and a standard formulation of furniture colour.

Implementation of Performance and Technical Skills of the Vocalist as the Basis of Manifestation of his Artistism in the Process of Stage Activities

Vocal theories of voice formation (myoelastic, neurochronaxic and resonant) are analyzed, which made it possible to elucidate the essence of the concept of "performing and technical skills of a vocalist" from the standpoint of genetics and genesis. It is found that these skills are associated with his integrated ability to vocal phonation, which through repetition acquires signs of permanence, and the processes of voice-creation and of voice-leading to timbre and aesthetic color of the sound necessary for successful stage activities. The main types of performing and technical skills of a vocalist are described, as well as their influence on the manifestation of his artistry from the standpoint of physiology. It is established that these skills are not innate, but acquired during special exercises and while working on musical works, as well as improved in the final form of reporting (tests, exams, academic concerts, etc.). The content of the concept of "vocalist artistry" is substantiated, which depends on his individual "manner" of applying performance and technical skills of sound production. It is proved that the performing and technical skills of the vocalist form the basis of his artistry in the process of stage activity due to the manifestation of the ability: to full lower rib diaphragmatic vocal breathing without the use of so-called "clavicular breathing"; to possess rare distribution of vocal breathing depending on the tempo of the musical work and the duration of a relatively independent continuous musical line or phrase; to use variably the head and chest resonators, taking into account not only the nature of the musical work, but also the choice of appropriate timbre, which best reflects its image and emotional content; to create performance of high-quality with tessitura complex elements of vocal works also with preservation of internal freedom in the process of reproduction of facial expressions; to pronounce clearly with articulatorydictation the text of the vocal work, aimed at conveying its content to the audience; to use virtuously executive and technical mobility of the voice, etc.

Indigenous Costume Color of Bangladesh: A Traditional Context for Cultural Revival

Abstract Traditional elements are generally influenced as the symbols of cultural context that contains the sign of the past. Costume color study of Bangladesh mainly found through psychological thinking that depends on several factors, such as the use of traditional festival elements from history, costume color aesthetics, costume decoration colors of selected geographical regions To analyze costume color firstly, Zaltman Metaphor Elicitation Technique (ZMET) visual analysis method was performed that gives in-depth thoughts on research viewpoints; secondly, statistical analysis was done from research questionaries’ report, and the result has shown that the traditional colors analyzed from the visual analysis are significant. The findings of this analysis would be beneficial in establishing the concept of clothing color in Bangladeshi culture, also presenting an appreciation of the traditional context for the art design learner.

Color application in vernacular architecture in Southern India: An Intangible cultural phenomenon?

The study of color aesthetics should always consider color interactions. This study aimed to understand the color application in southern India by identifying it in the cityscapes and analyzing its characteristics. Field observations, a survey, and interviews were undertaken. An online questionnaire was administered to 39 undergraduate and master’s degree students in Industrial Design courses at VIT University Vellore. The article discusses the appropriate methodology for color criticism research and its multidisciplinary field. The study concludes that color in Southern India has a complex and elaborated application. Color contrast and saturation can be used not merely to enhance and distinguish shapes and forms creating the visual effect of detachment between its elements but as a paradoxical economic status indicator. Keywords: Architecture; Color; Criticism; Design; India; Visual Culture.

Rinko Kawauchi: Imperfect Photographs

I analyze the oeuvre of contemporary Japanese photographer Rinko Kawauchi through the notion of imperfection. An approach that gives precedence to process over product and combines conceptual art with vernacular traditions makes her pictures happily imperfect. Departing from Kawauchi’s transmedial concept of the image, often lying between word and image and mainly materialized through photo books, I propose that Kawauchi’s photographs are imperfectthanks to her experimentation with technical mistakes, the vernacular subject-matter of everyday snapshots, seriality, sequencing, and format variation, elliptical visibility, the aesthetics of color, and a non-linear temporality. Imperfection emphasizes the materiality of the medium, and positions photography far removed from the referent-centered documentary domain by way of aisthethic, rather than semiotic, significance. Imperfection also activates reception as it kindles emotional involvement and participant viewing. The question remains: What is perfect then? ”Imperfect” compared to what kind of standards? Are there such? My article proposes a notion of “imperfect” defined against a received norm of technical mistakes, the vernacular subject-matter of everyday snapshots, seriality, sequencing, and format variation, elliptical visibility, the aesthetics of color, and a non-linear temporality. The text is not centered on perfection, yet the term appears defined against boundaries, temporal culmination or the single individual shot configured a la Cartier-Bresson. My entire essay pivots around the imperfection concept. I believe the reader is eventually convinced that the concept works very well - if not perfectly! for reading Kawauchi’s work. What is a mistake after all? For sure some of them are mistakes, if we have standards based on photography technique guides. But fine art photography has seldom followed these rules. My text progressively unpacks the notion of “mistake”. At this point (abstract), the text seeks to present ideas and call upon a common usage of terms to communicate with readers easily. Complications come in the development. As you also remarked, “mistake” will later appear in my text between quotation marks. Do these really make the pictures imperfect, like this sentence suggests? Is it really imperfection that activates reception? Or is it perhaps intimate/limited viewpoint and restrictions of the frame and camera technique?

Исихазм в культуре Московской Руси XIV–XV вв.

The “hesychast disputes” that unfolded in Byzantium and influenced other Orthodox countries came to be the critical event of the 14th century for the Christian world. The doctrine of synergy, the theory of the “deification” (“theosis”) of a person and the metaphysics of light, developed by the hesychast Gregory Palamas, were creatively reworked in the consciousness of Muscovite Rus’ in the 14th–15th centuries. As a result, the original Old Russian Hesychasm emerged, transforming the doctrine of synergy into the veneration of the Holy Trinity. For the young Orthodox state, which was in the process of establishing its statehood, the Holy Trinity became the personification of national unity and breaking dependence on the conquerors. The doctrine of St. Sergius of Radonezh about the Trinity, the Trinity concept of Epiphanius the Wise, the growing popularity of the Trinity theme in icon painting, the special celebration of the Trinity Day, the construction of Trinity temples act as evidence of the strong consolidation of the cult of the Holy Trinity in Moscow culture. Another important theme for the Old Russian culture of the 14th–15th centuries was the concept of “deification” of a person as the highest form of his creativity. It found its theoretical form in the teachings of Gregory Palamas, while its visible expression became the iconography of Andrei Rublev and Dionysius. Old Russian icon painters were able to convey the moral ideal of hesychasm — the ideal of the transformed man who achieves a new ontological status of existence through deification. The doctrine of deification was intimately connected with the hesychast metaphysics of Tabor light, reflected in the Old Russian aesthetics of light and color.

The Analysis of the Color Composition and Function of Chinese Shadow Puppetry Art

Shadow puppetry art is a traditional folk art in China. Its simple color and exaggerated character modeling is its key characteristic. This article originally analyzed the color aesthetics of shadow puppetry art from the perspective of its color source, color composition, and color function.

뷰티 색채분야의 연구동향에 대한 계량서지학적 분석

This study attempted to investigate aesthetic chromatology papers in a bibliometric manner and examine the current research trends and characteristics for the purpose of analyzing the latest aesthetic color trends. For this, a total of 106 master’s and doctoral theses published in the past decade (2010-2019) and 108 research papers listed on the Korea Citation Index (KCI) for journals and candidate journals were collected. Then, the productivity was analyzed by each category (e.g., year, sector, author, department), and keyword frequency by year/sector/type was analyzed. In terms of the research method, a research plan was diagramed and measured, using ‘KrKwic’, ‘KrTitle’, ‘UCINET’, and the results found the followings: First, according to the productivity analysis, a total of 214 papers pertaining to the research topic were published over the past 10 years. In particular, 2018 had the largest number of papers (31 papers, 14.4%) released. In terms of productivity by sector, ‘makeup (81 papers, 37.9%)’ was the highest. Second, according to the keyword analysis, a total of 871 keywords were extracted from 214 papers. According to the keyword analysis by sector, ‘makeup (121 keywords)’ was the highest while ‘other aesthetics (42 keywords)’ was the lowest, showing a nearly 2.9 times difference. In terms of keywords by type, 164 academic papers and 184 journals were observed.

Incorporations of gold, silver and carbon nanomaterials to kombucha-derived bacterial cellulose: Development of antibacterial leather-like materials

Bacterial cellulose (BC), derived from kombucha scoby have extraordinary organoleptic properties suitable for development of leather-like materials. An improvement in physical and mechanical property is desirable for the practical applications. This work deals with the treatment of BC by incorporations of three different nanomaterials such as gold nanoparticles (AuNP), silver nanoparticles (AgNP) and graphene oxide (GO). Achieving combined benefits via synergic interactions of different nanomaterials is the major objective herein. While graphene oxide can influence some of the parameters related to mechanical properties, silver nanomaterials can offer antibacterial characteristics. Gold nano materials can bridge the BC/silver/graphene oxide as well as provide the desirable aesthetic colour. Different physical chemical and mechanical characteristics were studied in detail. For example, changes in morphology by imaging fiber network were studied using scanning electron microscopy. Fibre properties were studied by Small Angle X-Ray Scattering (SAXS) and X-Ray Diffraction (XRD). Elemental composition was studied by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analysis and Raman analysis. The improvement of hydrophobicity was studied by Contact angle meter. Thermal analysis was performed using thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). A Picture was provided in ESI to show the modified material's leather-like appearances.

Clothing Aesthetics: Consistent Colour Choices to Match Fair and Tanned Skin Tones.

Fashion stylists advise clothing colours according to personal categories that depend on skin, hair and eye colour. These categories are not defined scientifically, and advised colours are inconsistent. Such caveats may explain the lack of formal tests of clothing colour aesthetics. We assessed whether observers preferred clothing colours that are linked to variation in melanin levels among White women. For this, we presented 12 women's faces: six with fair skin (relatively lower in melanin) and six with tanned skin (relatively higher in melanin). Across two experiments, observers (N = 96 and 75) selected the colour (hue and saturation or hue and value) of simulated clothing that most suited the skin tone of each face. Observers showed strong preferences for red and blue hues, and in addition favoured ‘cool’ blue hues to match fair skin and ‘warm’ orange/red hues to match tanned skin. This finding suggests that skin tone can determine colour preferences for clothes.

Evaluation of the color aesthetics of fine wood based on perceptual cognition

In order to study the aesthetic preferences of individuals in terms of wood color, the authors explored the preference for red sandalwood and wenge wood of different hues and lightness values through a combination of an eye movement technique and subjective evaluation. The experimental results showed that: (1) sex factors had a significant effect on the eye movement indexes in a modern aesthetic preference experiment; (2) the preferences of the subjects varied slightly with different wood types but in a lower range; and (3) the effective eye movement indexes in this study were fixation duration, number of fixations, and number of last-sampling positions; in addition, there were differences in the effective eye movement indicators in different experiments. The subjects preferred a low lightness value or color of the chair.

Color Aesthetic in the theatre show

The research deals with the tagged (aesthetic color in theatrical presentation) analytical study, revealing the relationship of light color in terms of intellectual symbolic and semantic in the theatrical presentation, light and color are essential and effective elements in life and visual arts such as theater, which is in the structure of art performs aesthetic and scientific tasks within the theatrical presentation, scientific and artistic bases have psychological and aesthetic data. The research is divided into three chapters. The first chapter (methodological framework) deals with several points such as: problem of the study, importance of the study, objectives of the study and limits of study. The second chapter (theoretical framework) deals with the themes of light and color in the life of society, the dramatic effect of light and color, form and color, the effect of light and color in the stage show, the effect of lighting and color on the body of the actor, the effect of lighting and color on decoration, the effect lighting and color on fashion accessories, the effect of light and color on makeup. The third chapter deals with the analysis of three theatrical models. In the fourth chapter the study gained a number of results, the most important are the following: 1- The colors of the decoration give an indication of the event, place and time. 2- Light and color highlight the actor's body and visual connotations in the scenes of the stage show.

The Metaphorical Analysis of Color Aesthetics in Parasite

There was such a movie at the 92nd Academy Awards. It broke global history and became the first film that won the best film in a non-English language film since the establishment of the Academy Awards. At the same time, it won the Best Director Award, Best Original Screenplay Award and other four awards, whose name is—Parasite. It can be said that this film has elevated the status of Korean and Asian films. In addition to the reversal of the script, the unique technique, and the symbol of alienation, the use of the director's color metaphor is also a very important part of the film's exquisiteness. This thesis will analyze and study the director's unique color aesthetic metaphor in Parasite, and hope to give inspiration to contemporary domestic film creation.

Thinking in colors

This article reveals the philosophical grounds of the aesthetics of color, analyzes the correlation between the structures of philosophical and artistic comprehension of coloristics. Interaction of philosophy and art as the forms of cultural identity manifests in the sphere of intellectual understanding of the perception of color and its semantics in painting. In the hidden logic of contemplation of color, can be traced the outlines of the problematic of transcendental and intelligible in art conditions for the aesthetic approach towards chromatic space. Color creates the visual beauty, thus it is apparent why the aesthetic knowledge seeks to clarify to which extent we can assess the experience of color – the result of coloration of light. The art itself creates the so-called color ontology of the world. First the first time, the beauty of color and its perception are analyzed in the context of correlation between art and transcendental traditions of philosophizing  (Descartes, Kant, early Husserl –  his work “The Philosophy of Arithmetic”) that allows matching the key to a new interpretation of the tradition of color. Determination of its meaning requires comparing history and structure of the philosophical and artistic metaphor of color. It is demonstrated that the phenomenon of color is of crucial significance for the aesthetics, as it implies not only comprehension of the problem of correlation between nature and art, but also cognition of the beauty of color, its universal value for all forms of art, profound structures of perception of coloristic phenomena, picturesque unveiling of the color harmony of the painting.

Schattenriss (Silhouette)

The lexeme Schattenriss (silhouette) refers to an object that is suggestive of why materiality matters to Goethe’s philosophical thought. It touches on several intellectual and aesthetic areas, including semiotics (natural versus arbitrary signs), art, physiognomy, anthropology, color theory, and epistemology. A popular reproductive artform of the late eighteenth century, the silhouette entered into Goethe’s own collecting and artistic practices already in the 1770s. Collaboration with Johann Caspar Lavater (1741–1801) extended the significance of the silhouette profile into the scientific arena and built on Enlightenment visual agendas. The Schattenriss is also connected with eighteenth-century theories of mimesis and representation that concern related terms like Umriss (outline, contour) and also appear in Goethe’s aesthetic writings. In his later work on color theory and the art-making activities of the Johanna Schopenhauer salon, however, Goethe focuses on the shadowy interior and the colorful shades of the shadow rather than the static line of the Umriss to take the silhouette into striking new scientific and aesthetic territory.

The Use of Modified Polyetheretherketone Post and Core for an Esthetic Lithium Disilicate Anterior Ceramic Restoration: A Clinical Report.

This clinical report presents the use of a modified polyetheretherketone (PEEK) post and core in order to support a lithium disilicate ceramic crown for a maxillary lateral incisor. When considering post-and-core restorations, material flexibility is essential to prevent root fractures. The low elastic modulus of PEEK (4 GPa) could result in lower root fracture rates, preserving tooth structure and favoring tooth re-restoration if the post fractures. PEEK is biocompatible, presents adequate bond strength with dentin when bonded with a resin cement, and can be used under ceramic restorations because of its white, esthetic color. PEEK posts and cores could also cost less when fabricated using common laboratory procedures. Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) posts and cores could be a viable alternative to rigid cast or zirconia posts, or even to fiber-reinforced composite posts, especially when combined with lithium disilicate crowns.

Color aesthetics: A transatlantic comparison of psychological and physiological impacts of warm and cool colors in garden landscapes

Evidence shows green space exposure has beneficial impacts on psychological and physiological wellbeing. However, aesthetic differences in color use in cultivated garden landscapes on wellbeing remains unexplored. This study investigates how warm and cool colored garden landscapes affect psychological and physiological wellbeing and how responses differ geographically.Our between subjects design used USA and UK participants exposed to videos of static garden landscapes consisting of (a) warm colors, (b) cool colors and (c) control images. Measures of subjective psychological wellbeing (UWIST Mood Adjective Checklist (MACL)) and biometrics of stress using the Empatica E4 watch (Heart rate; Heart Rate Variability (HRV); Skin Temperature; Galvanic Skin Response (GSR) and Photoplethysmography) were obtained to ascertain if warm and cool colored cultivated garden landscapes affected psychological and physiological responses.Results showed statistical differences between locations in psychological and physiological wellbeing. USA participants experienced increases in hedonic tone and decreases in perceived stress after viewing warm and cool colored garden landscapes, a result not found in UK participants. Physiological indicators show geographical differences with beneficial effects of warm colors in the USA, shown in HRV and GSR measures relative to control. The UK sample presented mixed evidence regarding positive effects of warm and cool colored garden landscapes on physiological measures.These findings show stronger psychological and physiological responses to color in the US sample compared to a UK sample, suggesting geographic disparities in these responses to plant color. This should be further explored to understand color choice for landscape design to optimize outdoor settings that maximize wellbeing.