A general framework to study the price‐color relationship in paintings with an application to Mark Rothko rectangular series

We propose a general framework to study the relationship between the price of a painting and its color‐related attributes. To this end we focus on four key aspects: dominant colors, features of the color palette, color harmony, and color emotions. We demonstrate the usefulness of this approach with an example based on Mark Rothko's post‐1950 paintings (the “rectangular” series), and auction data from the 1994 to 2018 period. We identify two distinct price‐color regimes in Rothko's market: (a) [1994‐2005], a period in which prices are explained mainly by the growing popularity of the artist regardless of the color attributes of the paintings sold; and (b) [2006‐2018], a period in which color‐related attributes explain most of the prices. Furthermore, we find that in this second period, the dominant colors and the diversity of the color palette, are by far the most relevant attributes that influence the price; color harmony and color emotions hold almost no explanatory power during this period. Finally, we propose a new metric based on the Herfindahl Index to describe color diversity; this metric seems to be promising at characterizing the effect of the color palette on the price of a painting.     

Visual customization: Diversity in color preferences in the automotive interior and implications for interior design

Evolving multimodal mobility needs influences established human–product relationships and requires a deeper insight into color preferences for car interiors. Hence, a study was conducted in which 204 members of a web contest created 1,265 designs. After a peer‐evaluation process, 53 most‐appreciated and 34 least‐preferred interior color compositions were identified and compared to identify patterns in color choices. Besides, visual lightweight design by layering of large interior components such as the seat, a modest use of color and patterns accompanied by repetition and the framing of the entire interior to create a feeling of spaciousness were found. Additionally, differences in the type of color between most and least favored color designs were found. Brown and beige occur more frequently among the top‐ than the worst‐rated designs. Larger surfaces are favored in lighter hues and smaller components in darker hues.     

A multi-objective approach to optimal placement and sizing of multiple active power filters using a music-inspired algorithm

This paper proposes a new multi-objective framework for optimal placement and sizing of the active power filters (APFs) with satisfactory and acceptable standard levels. total harmonic distortion (THD) of voltage, harmonic transmission line loss (HTLL), motor load loss function (MLLF), and total APFs currents are the four objectives considered in the optimization, while harmonic distortions within standard level, and maximum allowable APF size, are modeled as constraints. The proposed model is one of non-convex optimization problem having a non-linear, mixed-integer nature. Since, a new modified harmony search algorithm (MHSA) is used and followed by a min–max technique in order to obtain the final optimal solution. The harmony search algorithm is a recently developed optimization algorithm, which imitates the music improvisation process. In this process, the Harmonists improvise their instrument pitches searching for the perfect state of harmony. The newly developed method has been applied on the IEEE 18-bus test system and IEEE 30-bus test system by different scenarios and cases to demonstrate the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed method. The detailed results of the case studies are presented and thoroughly analyzed. The obtained results illustrate the sufficiency and profitableness of the newly developed method in the placement and sizing of the multiple active power filters, when compared with other methods.     

基于感知自然的现代景观设计

阳光、空气和水孕育着生命万物，一切自然之物以直接或间接的方式影响着人类。人和自然有天然的联系，人对自然有天生的眷恋，人类从学习和认识自然的过程中得到进步，自然规律、自然和谐、自然资源、自然的物质形态深深地影响人类意识形态的发展，尽管现代景观设计产生许多流派和风格，但景明设计和其他设计一样，深受自然万物的影响、景观设计师从自然中汲取灵感，许多根源于自然形态的优秀景观作品充满生命力，本文从设计与自然的关系入手，探讨自然因素对景观设计的影响，并分析两个景观作品案例，以描述现代景观设计与自然元素之间的关系。     

西安外国语学院图文信息中心方案设计

校园建筑的品质该如何定位，校园文化的内涵该如何体现，是当代校园规划与建筑设计需要认真思考的问题。该文通过对西安外国语学院新校区图文信息中心的建筑设计的诠释，把校园建筑的品质与校园文化内涵相结合，紧紧围绕中华古文化神韵的代表——“王帛”文化主题，尝试以现代的建筑语言从总体布局和建筑造型上再现中华灿烂的传统文化精神，提出了积极创建富于人文内涵的现代校园建筑设计方法和理念。     

儒家伦理文化对中国古代都城建设的影响

在儒家伦理思想体系中,"礼"与"贵和尚中"的思想对中国古代都城建设和城市规划的影响最为显著、强烈.从都城规模、方位布局与分区规划到礼制建筑的形制、宫殿建筑的群体布局、传统民居的空间序列等方面,无不浸透着"礼"之规制.儒家"贵和尚中"的基本特征,则在较大程度上赋予了中国古代都城和谐、严整、方正、秩序的理性美基调.     

在施工项目管理中构建以人为本的和谐管理

介绍了施工项目管理的特点、以人为本的管理思想的本质以及两者的关系,给出了在施工项目管理中构建以人为本的和谐管理的具体措施,以提高施工企业的信誉,使企业在激烈的竞争中立于不败之地。     

大气浑然的时代建筑:记福建省博物馆创作

福建省博物馆是福建省近年来最重要的大型文化项目之一，本文就该馆的设计，从自然性、文化性、地方性、标志性等几个方面做了深入浅出的阐述，同时也论述了其设计的主要手法和风格。     

“天人合一”整体观对中国传统风景 园林的影响

易学是中国哲学之源，与风景园林统一于象数范畴。象主要体现在易学的卦象爻象、风景园林的要素空间和地理的气形布局等方面；数主要体现在太极、两仪、四象、八卦的数理逻辑方面。易学体用兼具，“体”指易学的理论经典，“用”指风景园林设计中的应用。“体”“用”结合，首先表现为景点题名的易学典故，其次表现为象天法地和呼象喝形的要素形态，再次表现为四正四隅的八卦布局，从次表现为利害吉凶的评价标准，最后表现为易学的审美方法。由此可见，风景园林以易学为原理进行设计，可以顺应自然的象数本质，体现“天人合一”的思想。     

简述丹·凯利及其设计思想

以米勒花园、喷泉广场、AG总部大楼花园为例,对凯利设计思想的主要特点进行了分析,阐述了他运用几何秩序、空间渗透、对设计要素的娴熟运用等多方式创造和谐的设计手法,最后对他和谐的人生进行了介绍,以使后人对他及其设计思想有更深入的了解。