Research and application of color features of female court attire in Tang Dynasty based on the COLORO system
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Abstract
The female court attire during the Tang Dynasty was splendid in color and worthy of research and reference. In this study, this type of attire was categorized according to social status, occasion, and occupation. The color features of each attire were extracted using a clustering algorithm and analyzed with the COLORO system. The results showed that the color schemes of female court attire were closely tied to social status and occasion. Noblewomen favored red tones, while the maidservants’ attire was dominated by dark blue or brown hues. The color schemes also adhered to the principle of “coloring according to the master or occasion.” Additionally, a ChatGPT model was utilized to generate innovative color schemes. Three evaluation metrics, color harmony, artistic appeal, and historical appropriateness, were applied to assess the color schemes. Ultimately, this color-matching method has proven to be effective. These conclusions not only improve the theoretical system of clothing color schemes during the Tang dynasty but also provide a digital application pathway for contemporary Hanfu design.
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Research context
OpenAlex topics: Color perception and design · Aesthetic Perception and Analysis · Cultural Heritage Materials Analysis
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Affiliations
Apparel & Art Design College, Xi’an Polytechnic University, Xi’an, China
Funding
Humanities and Social Science Youth Fund of Ministry of Education of China · Xi'an Social Science Fund · Humanities and Social Sciences Planning Fund of Ministry of Education of China
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