...The Impact of Landscape Aesthetics on the Experience of Highway Users 2016 Contents Chapter 1........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 1.1 Background to the study .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 8 1.2 Problem Statement .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9 1.3 Purpose of the Study.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 13 1.4 Study Objectives .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13 1.4.1 Ultimate Objective ......................................................
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...Running Head: Web Site Navigation Structure: An Argumentative Analysis on Web Site Design and Usability Web Site Navigational Structure: An Argumentative Analysis on Web Site Design and Usability Yu Wen Chiang Northeastern University Advanced Writing in the Disciplines Professor Suzanne Richard October 18, 2012 Running Head: Web Site Navigation Structure: An Argumentative Analysis on Web Site Design and Usability Introduction Many designers and engineers seem to be discussing what is good and bad user experience and how we’re supposed to delight our users so that they navigate our websites with ease. User experience can be a very blurry concept and consequently, many people use the term incorrectly. Many engineers seem to have a firm (and often unrealistic) belief in how they can craft the user experience of their product. However, a UX depends not only on how something is designed, but also other aspects such as clean, clear sign-up forms, smooth on-boarding experiences, and even helpful blank slates once users are inside applications. Design flows that are tied to clear objectives allow us to create a positive user experience and a valuable one for the business we’re working for. “Web sites are not always as successful or as usable as they could be. Users can encounter various problems when trying to acquire knowledge from a Web site and trying to use a Web site’s functionalities.” (X. Fang, 2012, p.453) Because the Web design industry is now flooded with...
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...irrational place and was very pessimistic in his views. However, he believed that relief from the “painful human condition” can be found through aesthetic appreciation and minimizing natural desires (Wicks). Schopenhauer’s aesthetics (the study of beauty) is deeply interconnected with his metaphysical and ethical beliefs (Scruton and Munro). Schopenhauer believed that through true aesthetic contemplation, the subject would become a pure subject that was truly separated from all desires, and in that moment, they would be able to experience the world as it is in itself (Knox). After examining Schopenhauer’s...
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...Introduction It is a wonderful time in the development of theory in the acting field. At no other time has there been such freedom of expression and experimental encouragement. Recently, in the past 75 years, there has been a renaissance of creativity. Political tolerance of the arts provides a level of security unavailable before. The rise of modern theatre was born, however, in a period of political turmoil. During the Russian revolution, another revolution was started: a revolution of theatre. Konstantine Stanislavski is credited as the father of modern theatre. He developed the first documented system of acting known as “the method.” Method acting has revolutionized all aspects of theatre including costume, set design and directing. Directing was also established by Stanislavski but only as a byproduct of his illustrious acting technique (See Figure 1). He positioned himself as a director and guide to implement an acting method (Stanislavski). Years passed before the formal title of director appeared on the playbill. Of the thousands of years theatre has existed only within the past century has the director been considered a necessary part of theatre production. In modern theatre, the director is exalted. They are considered the authority for any creative decision. However, the director can do nothing without the actors. Directors are completely dependent upon others to express their message. This connection creates artistic progression but not without...
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...Table of Contents: An introduction: What does “product quality” really mean? 2 Understanding consumers’ perspective 2 * a) Intrinsic cues 4 * b) Extrinsic cues 4 * c) Appearance cues 4 * d) Performance cues 4 The role of aesthetics in apparel products 5 * 3.1 The sensory dimension of the aesthetic experience 5 * 3.2 The emotional dimension of the aesthetic experience 5 * 3.3 The cognitive dimension of the aesthetic experience 5 Conclusion 6 References 7 1. An introduction: What does “product quality” really mean? The Oxford Dictionary defines quality as “The standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind; the degree of excellence of something; General excellence of standard or level. Many manufacturers use quality as a way to extinguish themselves from their competitors’ products.” It is very important to differentiate between intrinsic- and extrinsic properties of clothes. Intrinsic properties are the fit and feel of the clothing item and the ability to use it for multiple wearing. It also includes the chemical and physical properties of the clothing (Kincade & Gibson; 2010:78). The extrinsic properties are how the product appears to the consumer end their feeling of wealth, luxury and status. Most of the time this includes the brand names, price and store where the items are bought (Kincade & Gibson; 2010:78). 2. Understanding consumers’ perspective: Consumers have different ways of interpreting...
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...Removing Subjectivity: Wittgenstein, Carnap and Modernist Architecture. Peter Morton 1. Introduction In this paper I want to address the coincidence of two powerful cultural forces of the early 20th century: modernist design in architecture and the philosophy of logical empiricism. This coincidence is most dramatically represented in the connection between two groups, who have each had powerful cultural influence in this century: The Bauhaus (1919 - 1933: Weimar, Dessau, Berlin, Chicago) The “Vienna Circle” (1922 - 1938: Vienna, Amsterdam. The former became the premier school of modernist design, and contained as faculty many of the most influential artists, designers and architects of the century. The Vienna Circle was a group consisting mostly of non-philosophers, who met weekly for discussion of philosophical issues. These informal meetings brought about the birth of logical empiricism, a movement which set the agenda for philosophy in America after the second world war. Herbert Feigl, Otto Neurath and Rudolph Carnap, central participants in the Vienna Circle, gave public lectures at the Bauhaus beginning in summer of 1929, when the Bauhaus was in Dessau under the leadership in Hannes Meyer. Their influence was sufficiently strong that logical empiricist philosophy became part of the standard curriculum of the school. A second very clear connection between modernist architecture and logical empiricism is the work of Ludwig Wittgenstein...
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...Principles in each Art Form B. Demonstration of Dance, Music, Theatre and Visual Arts C. Vocabulary Within each Art Form D. Styles in Production, Performance and Exhibition E. Themes in Art Forms F. Historical and Cultural Production, Performance and Exhibition G. Function and Analysis of Rehearsals and Practice Sessions H. Safety Issues in the Arts I. Community Performances and Exhibitions J. Technologies in the Arts K. Technologies in the Humanities Historical and Cultural Contexts..……………………….. A. Context of Works in the Arts B. Chronology of Works in the Arts C. Styles and Genre in the Arts D. Historical and Cultural Perspectives E. Historical and Cultural Impact on Works in the Arts 9.1. F. Vocabulary for Historical and Cultural Context G. Geographic regions in the arts H. Pennsylvania artists I. Philosophical context of works in the arts J. Historical differences of works in the arts K. Traditions within works in the arts L. Common themes in works in the Arts Critical Response…………………………………………. A. Critical Processes B. Criteria C. Classifications D. Vocabulary for Criticism E. Types of Analysis F. Comparisons G. Critics in the Arts Aesthetic Response………………………………………... A. Philosophical Studies B. Aesthetic Interpretation C. Environmental Influences D. Artistic Choices Glossary……………………………………………………. 9.3. 9.4. 9.2. XXVII. 22 Pa. Code, Chapter 4, Appendix D (#006-276) Final Form-Annex A July 18, 2002 Academic Standards for the Arts...
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...Week 8: The Politics of Popular Culture | | |Lesson Content | | | |[pic][pic]Lecture Notes 8 | | | |Chapter 10 Storey (2010) Lecture Notes | |This book has outlines the history of the relationship between cultural theory and popular culture. | |- The study of popular culture has changed over time as theories are developed within the context of historical and | |political conditions | |o There is no singular approach (or agreement) on what popular culture is, how it is to be understood, and how it is best | |studied | |o The theoretical approaches to the study of popular culture sometimes complement each other, and they sometimes contradict...
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...Immanuel Kant held that in order to function in the world we classify sensory data by applying labels and concepts to what we sense, often in an unconscious manner . However, Kant’s concepts are simultaneously crucial and problematic aspects of a reflective judgment in our analysis of an artwork. Kant’s critiques about art are based on his previous studies regarding the perception and judgment of beauty in the natural world, and at its core are three major themes of aesthetic judgment; disinterested interest, being purposive without a purpose, and expression of feeling (intuition) rather an a concept. However, by the constant cognitive process of attempting to apply a concept to a work of art, we are engaging with the process of contemplation,...
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...Art Criticism: Learning from a Work of Art 1. Criteria: A principle or standard by which an artwork can be judged Aesthetics: A set of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty, especially in art 2. When referring to an artwork, it is responding to or interpreting critical judgments about an artwork. 3. Art criticism is the analysis and evaluation of an art piece. 4. An experience takes place when an artwork is completed in a suitable way. In an experience, all thoughts and continuous part run of a free course. Experience may also be something that is important in a significant way. 5. Interpreting an artwork is important because it helps clarify thoroughly and explain the art piece. 6. Art criticism is like being a detective because the viewer must assume that the artist has a secret message hidden within the artwork. 7. Step one: Description is carefully making a list of all the things you see in an artwork. This includes: * The size of the artwork, the medium used, and the process used * The subject, object, and details * The elements of art used in the work 8. When looking at a piece of art, you must notice the size of the work and the medium used. These can be found in the credit lines of each artwork. 9. The height of the art piece would be slightly shorter than my height but it would almost be as tall as me. My actual height is 5’6 and the painting’s height is 5’5. 10. Being...
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...support it would have been much harder to produce. A special thanks goes to Steve Westerman for creating the computer programme used, and guidance with statistics. CONTENTS Title Page…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….1 Acknowledgements……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...2 Contents Page……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..3 Abstract…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…..4 1. Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..5 1. How are Aesthetic Preferences Formed………………………………………………………………………….……………6 1. Previous Experience…………………………………………………………………………………………….……………..6 2. Physiological Feelings and Threat Perception……..……………………………………………………….………..6 3. Evolution…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…….7 4. Processing…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…..7 2. Aesthetic Preferences………………………………….…………………………………………………………………….………8 1. Contour…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………..9 2. Graphic………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………9 3. Complexity…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………10 4....
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...A list of sample questions in philosophy Metaphysics: questions concerning the nature of reality, being, or existence Ontology 0 Why is there something rather than nothing? 1 Is it possible that there was a time before now when absolutely NOTHING existed? 2 What is ultimately (or REALLY) real? [Appearance -v- Reality] 3 Is reality fundamentally one or many? [Monism -v- Pluralism] 4 What, if anything, endures through change? 5 Is reality primarily material or spiritual (or mental)? [“Materialism” -v- “Idealism”] 6 Is the “external world” objectively real, or is its existence mind-dependent? If the latter, what mind is it dependent on? My mind? Your mind? The divine mind? 7 Is there a “supernatural” reality, or is nature “all there really is”? [Naturalism -v- Supernaturalism] 8 What is the difference between necessary and contingent being? Is there a necessary being? Is there only one necessary being? Philosophical cosmology 9 What is the cosmos made of? How is it structured? 10 Did the cosmos come into being? If so, how? 11 Will the cosmos cease to be in the future? If so, what does that mean for us? 12 What are the philosophical implications of scientific answers to cosmological questions? Philosophical theology (and the philosophy of religion) 13 Does God exist? [Theism; Atheism; Agnosticism] 14 What is the nature of God? 15 What about the existence of evil (pain, suffering, and disorder)...
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...intended expectations. Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), which is based on pair-wise comparison of each alternative, is used to structure the approach towards the decision. At the end of the calculation we check the consistency of results using the Consistency Ration (CR). The decision parameters and ratings awarded for analysis are purely based on my perspective and has nothing to do with the brand or car company. SUMMARY Purchasing a new car is an expensive purchase, second only to a new home for many Indian consumers. That is why it is also critical for us to research before choosing a car that optimises financial and operation goals. This report distils the various available alternatives in the Indian car market to come up with the optimal car, which suits both the personal and business need of our family. Conventional wisdom says that the diesel vehicles are more fuelefficient than the petrol, in spite of higher initial cost. Further, calculation in this report justifies it. A set of criteria derived from the vehicle features is defined which plays a major role in decision-making. Built on these criteria viz., cost, safety, boot capacity and aesthetics the whole problem is split into sub models using hierarchy based structure. Later, all members of the family are consulted for their...
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...Business is Show Business: An Article about Business Presentations By Mohamed Daher The article was written by Brigitte Biehl-Missal. She is a professor in the Aberystwyth University. It was published in the Journal of Management Studies on May 2011. The article does not talk about management procedures or decisions, but rather, it talks about business presentations and the impact of visual and on-stage performances of senior managers and CEOs when they are giving presentations. What does the article discuss? It explains that life is becoming increasingly theatrical and visual in character. These days, more and more theatrical practices are being used by corporate leaders for creating strong and effective performances. The article explains that ‘stage-managed’ and real-life management presentations are treated as important devices for representing the organization and for managing the impressions of targeted audiences The publicity of such events: * Increases participants’ efforts to engage in theatrical behavior * Increases participants’ attention in big corporate events such as annual general meetings (AGMs) * Increases the effectiveness of the messages delivered in these events in a theatrical manner * Importance of theatrical-style presentations These presentations target important people for the organization: shareholders and public stakeholders, at employees, and at financial journalists and analysts; All these are important audiences in annual...
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...RazorClean Edge by Paramount Product Marketing Plan Jennifer Chiang A p r i l , 2 0 1 4 Table of Content 1. Situational Analysis…….……………………………...…………3 2. SWOT Analysis…………………………………………….……..6 3. Strategic Marketing Plan Recommendations……..……..……..7 4. Strategic Communication Plan Recommendations…...………..9 5. Marketing Budget Allocation Recommendations…………….12 2 This product marketing plan proposal has been prepared in accordance with Paramount for deciding the market position and designing marketing strategies for the newest nondisposable razor— Clean Edge, which is scheduled to launch in January 2011. To provide precise marketing and advertising advice, this report begins with a summary elaborating on the components regarding the current situation of Paramount and current U.S. razors market analysis. This report will then assess competitors positioning, cannibalization possibilities, and current target customer behaviors, and concludes with suggested product positioning, branding and communication strategies and budget allocation proposals. 1. Situational Analysis: Company Overview: Paramount, a global consumer products company, including Health, Cleaning, Beauty, and Grooming divisions, had its worldwide sales $13 billion and gross profits $7 billion in 2009. Paramount has been producing nondisposable razors since 1962 and become a leading...
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