Quantifying the color palettes of Naghsh‐e Jahan Square in Isfahan. Issue 5 (1st June 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mohammadgholipour, Maryam; Kirchner, Eric; Salleh, Elias
• Is Part Of: Color research & application. Volume 45:Issue 5(2020:Oct.)
• Page Start: 911
• Page End: 925
• Publication Date: 2020-06-01
• Subjects: architecture -- color harmony -- color measurement -- design -- natural color system; Color -- Periodicals; 535
• DOI: 10.1002/col.22523
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0361-2317

Abstract

Abstract: In the 1960s, Jean‐Philippe Lenclos introduced a structured methodology for determining the color palettes of urban environments. After half a century, this method is widely used all over the world. Since this process contains subjective and time‐consuming steps, we propose a quantitative improvement of Lenclos' methodology by introducing a fully digital procedure. This removes observer subjectivity and dependence on local illumination conditions. We applied the digital process to the four monumental buildings of Naghsh‐e Jahan Square in Isfahan, a masterpiece of world architecture. The resulting color palettes are more accurate than those obtained in earlier studies. We obtained more accurate color coordinates, characterized by a wider color gamut, and quantified color variations within buildings and between monuments as well.