In this work, I propose a model of visual aesthetic experience that combines formalist and
contextual aspects of aesthetics. The model distinguishes between two modes of …

Quite independently of what they represent, some images provoke discomfort, and even
headaches and seizures in susceptible individuals. The visual system has adapted to …

For centuries, the essence of aesthetic experience has remained one of the most intriguing
mysteries for philosophers, artists, art historians and scientists alike. Recently, views …

We investigated whether low-level processed image properties that are shared by natural
scenes and artworks–but not veridical face photographs–affect the perception of facial …

During the creation of graphic artworks, we studied the evolution of higher-order statistical
image properties (complexity, self-similarity, anisotropy of oriented luminance gradients, the …

Animal sensory systems are optimally adapted to those features typically encountered in
natural surrounds, thus allowing neurons with limited bandwidth to encode challengingly …

Evaluation of signature properties of military equipment is very important. It is crucial to apply
the proper method out of many possible approaches, based on amongst others ranking by …

As of 2007, over 50% of the global population is now urban. With more global urbanites, has
come increased urbanisation and displacement of green space and natural environments …

This chapter presents an overview of the most basic concepts necessary to both conduct
and interpret psychophysical laboratory experiments. On a practical level, psychophysics …

截至2007 年, 全球50% 以上的人口生活在城市. 随着城市居民越来越多, 全球城市化的水平不断
提高, 而城市中心的绿色空间与自然环境却不断减少. 亲自然设计的目的是在我们建造与设计的 …