Dissertation Information for Corinne JorgensenNAME:
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SCHOOL: ADVISORS: COMMITTEE MEMBERS: MPACT Status: Fully Complete Title: Image attributes: An investigation Abstract: With the rapid expansion in imaging technologies, access to collections of images is a subject of major interest. Indexing systems and computerized retrieval systems for images both need data concerning those image attributes which are typically described. To date, there has been little research upon which to base choices as to which attributes should be included in access systems for images. This research reviews appropriate literature in the psychology and aesthetics of art, image indexing, and cognitive psychology as a foundation for exploratory research investigating attributes typically described in several types of tasks using pictorial images. Participants performed descriptive, categorizing, and searching tasks, and word and phrase data were subjected to content and statistical analyses. Forty-seven image attributes and twelve higher level attribute classes are described. The data suggest that indexing of literal object is of prime significance, as is indexing of the human form and other human characteristics and associated attributes. The concept of location occurs frequently and needs to be addressed. Color is both typically and consistently described and appears to cue attention to certain attributes or areas as well as providing additional information about these attributes. "Content/Story" and other abstract and affective attributes are also typically described, suggesting that image indexing may benefit by application of concepts associated with indexing of fiction. |
MPACT Scores for Corinne JorgensenA = 4 Advisors and Advisees Graph |