A measure of shape compactness is a numerical quantity representing the degree to which
a shape is compact. Ways to provide an accurate measure have been given great attention …

This study considers the effect of aspects of the composition of a photograph of a landscape
scene on its overall perceived beauty. The study has confirmed that the composition of …

Abstract shapes can vary in how much they are preferred by observers, but the key factors
are still not well understood. In Experiment 1, observers rated the attractiveness of octagonal …

The study of artistic works requires an educated vision, a certain way of looking that unveils
potential relations amongst objects. Fine art students develop skills that are resultant of their …

It is widely assumed that the aesthetic appreciation of a picture depends, among others, on
how well the picture's composition is perceptually balanced, where “perceptual balance” is …

The field of empirical aesthetics sets out to understand and predict our aesthetic preferences
(Palmer et al., Annual Review of Psychology 64 (1): 77–107, 2013). Its history dates back to …

Geometric regularity is introduced as a simplicity metric for understanding the esthetics of
basic polygons. In Experiment 1, undergraduates rated the perceived beauty of triangles …

This study conducted a psychological experiment to test if there are differences of visual
preference between 18 Chinese vernacular windows, and which biophilic factors can …

Photos play a critical role in online shopping. To examine their impact on consumers, most
previous studies rely on human assessments to develop measures for photos. Such an …

This is a retrospective chart and radiographic review of 145 patients who underwent full‐
body EOS imaging; 109 males and 36 females. The mean ages of the female and male …