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focused attention
structural composition
of the object
or environment
Formal qualities
Color
Shape
Texture
proportions
Balance
Line
Rhythm
Expressive qualities
It may be
or
learned responses
It may be due to
excite the brainthus high intensity colors may be perceived as exciting due to their associated physical response to the body
Intense colors like red
It is also important to notice in what context an image is seen. Red as the foreground attracts the viewer Red as the background detracts the viewer
The overlap between the two circles expresses tension because of the tension between the two spheres of force
The color yellow expresses the feeling of warmth because of the physical warmth felt when exposed to sun.
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Expression of patriotism
by a group.
Red, white & blue may express loyalty & express or evoke the feeling of Americans as these are the colors of the US flag. These three colors may have less effect on other groups. The same happens with orange, white & green that expresses the emotions of the Indians as a group.
Symbolic qualities?
Symbolic qualities
Realistic representation
(Accurate depiction of the visual qualities)
Real representation
Abstract representation
Stylized representation
The
aesthetics is
directed by an
individuals socio-cultural
environment
Non-instrumental
qualities are the
achieve a goal or
purpose other that the aesthetic qualities.
non-utilititarian
qualities which leads to
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Yellowready
Green ..Go
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body
brain
Consists of physical & electrical connections
Stimulation of the sensory receptors of the body Recognition & discrimination of those sensations
by the brain
or the thought
process
The mind and the brain are inter- related
The pleasure & satisfaction from activating the mind results from more advanced mental processes of
Expressing feelings
Arousing emotions
while stimulating the senses is one way of creating aesthetic experience, arousing
The essence of emotional experience is captured using dimensions like - Pleasure - Arousal
Pleasure is a positive
experience
One finds it pleasurable to spend time with friends, listening to music, painting, ,meditating etc.
of arousal or
more
The essence of cognitive experience is captured using dimensions like - Reality - Fantasy - Entertainment
matter.
Aesthetic experience is also communicated through fantasy. For eg. Halloween costume, Haute couture which help the viewer to visualize a different world altogether
Products such as movies, CDs, books are valued for their stimulation of the imagery
Entertainment involves
Aesthetic Value
Aesthetic or non instrumental values are
Instrumental value
Instrumental (utilitarian benefit) result from the
Both aesthetic and instrumental values are derived from the formal, expressive & symbolic qualities of a product or environment.
Formal quality
Aesthetic & instrumental value
Aesthetic value
- sensual pleasure - beauty
Instrumental value
- physical comfort - physical protection & safety - Quality - Efficiency - Attractiveness to opposite sex
FORMAL QUALITIES
Instrumental value
- physical comfort - physical protection & safety - Quality - Efficiency - Attractiveness to opposite sex
FORMAL QUALITIES
Physical comfort
It is separate from aesthetics, because it does not address enhanced pleasurable sensation. However a product may offer both comfort & pleasurable sensations. For eg a store environment, sports shoes, automobiles etc
FORMAL QUALITIES
Running shoes may be purchased to reach the goal/marathon within the desired time.
FORMAL QUALITIES
The shape of a pointed shoe pinches the toe and limits the wearers ability to walk
FORMAL QUALITIES
FORMAL QUALITIES
Quality
(superiority or excellence)
Quality helps assure that a consumer made a wise decision while making the purchase. Formal attributes of apparel such as fabric, seams, color, pattern determines the quality of product during purchase. Consumers also depend on attributes like price, brand name, or level of advertising to make a final decision. Durability of product during the use also determines the quality. For eg. Mattress, cushions, tyre.
FORMAL QUALITIES
Efficiency
It is the ratio of output to input. It includes money, time & effort. eg Formal aspect of microwave helps in saving time, effort and still gives a good output. Arrangement of coordinated ensembles at a store. Directions given through carpet on the floors of stores
FORMAL QUALITIES
Expressive qualities
Aesthetics & instrumental vale
Symbolic qualities
Aesthetic value & instrumental value
Instrumental value - Self acceptance - Status Social acceptance or affiliation - Spiritual protection
Alternative existence: Apparel products like wedding gowns, football jerseys supports an alternative existence.
A consumer may like the overcoat but the fact that the material used for making the overcoat is derived from an animal skin can lead to decision of disliking Due to ethical reasons.
Social acceptance or affiliation: Affiliation is generally accomplished by showing similarity to others within a social group. Wearing current fashion or identifying symbols of a social group may lead to social acceptance or affiliation. Employees may dress similarly in business situation to be accepted within the organization. Indian started wearing cotton to be accepted or be a part of the Indian movement for freedom led by Gandhiji.
Spiritual expression : we tend to tie garlic, chilies, lemon on our doorto ward off evil spirits. These things may prove a sense of psychological comfort
Stimulation of senses like sight, touch, kinesthetic, smell, hearing, and taste provides a holistic environment and leads to an aesthetic experience. This is referred to as a multi sensory experience. This can be fostered by interaction between apparel, body & mind.