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http://dx.doi.org/10.14695/KJSOS.2020.23.4.73

A Study on Using Color-Concept Directed Scent to Allow Visually Impaired People to Appreciate Paintings  

Lee, Hoon-Suk (성균관대학교 휴먼ICT융합연구센터)
Cho, Jun-Dong (성균관대학교 휴먼ICT융합학과)
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Science of Emotion and Sensibility / v.23, no.4, 2020 , pp. 73-92 More about this Journal
Abstract
This article addresses the possibility of developing a new art appreciation method using olfaction, which was not previously considered an important sense in expanding the cultural enjoyment of visually impaired people. The human olfactory system is a faculty that is not considered very important in modern society; however, this is due to cultural factors, and from a biological point of view, the human sense of smell has sufficient potential for practical application. In this study, it is assumed that when various types of scent are perceived through this sense of smell, each has its own unconscious relation to color and concept, which researchers have termed "color directivity" and "concept directivity." Through experiments, the researchers found that some specific scents have color directivity and concept directivity, and in using these scents, they succeeded in delivering information about colors used in artworks to the visually impaired. Based on this study, we hope to continue our research on the use of color-concept directional scents that can convey the brightness and saturation of colors and more diverse hues.
Keywords
Visual Impairment; Rights of Enjoying Culture and Art; Olfactory; Color; Color Directivity; Concept Directivity; Painting; Visual Art;
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