This paper presents a simple yet efficient image retrieval approach by proposing a new image feature detector and descriptor, namely the micro-structure descriptor (MSD). The micro-structures are defined based on an edge orientation similarity, and the MSD is built based on the underlying colors in microstructures with similar edge orientation. With micro-structures serving as a bridge, the MSD...

The Dutch painter Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669) left behind the largest collection of self-portraits in the history of art. Although about 40 of his oil paintings could be considered "self-portraits," controversy still exists regarding 14 of them. We undertook to determine the identity of the painter or the subject. Our work was based on the generally accepted premise that these portraits repr...

For any graph F and any integer r ≥ 2, the online vertex-Ramsey density of F and r, denoted m∗(F, r), is a parameter defined via a deterministic two-player Ramsey-type game (Painter vs. Builder). This parameter was introduced in a recent paper [arXiv:1103.5849 ], where it was shown that the online vertex-Ramsey density determines the threshold of a similar probabilistic one-player game (Painter...

the family of najaf ali isfahani were unique in safawid and qajar periods. no family has played a more prominent role in the painting of court life as more as najaf ali’s family. najaf ali in recognition of his work in lacquer painting was foremost among the lacquer painters. under afsharid and  zand  periods, lacquer works further developed and ali ashraf was one of prominent painters in this ...

In the context of robotics RAP [Robotic Action Painter] demonstrates that machine creativity can be achieved by means of randomness, stigmergy and chromotaxis. RAP’s action painting is based on two distinct behavior modes, the first being essential random and the second reactive or of positive feedback. The initial random color spots functions as a seed for the reactive mode emergent compositio...

We present CoolPaint, a system for computer painting that uses a props-based direct interaction technique. By instrumenting real paint brushes and developing corresponding digital models of the brushes, we allow the user to control digital tools by directly manipulating their physical counterparts. In addition, we use a tabletop display which allows the display space and interaction space to be...