Formiliar

Abstract

Formiliar is digital a tool with which users can explore artworks by completing challenges, all focussing on visual elements in paintings. The main aim of the application is to encourage users to look closely at the paintings and to familiarise with them visually. Through multiple challenges users will look at the way elements, such as colour or composition, are applied in a specific painting and will get a peek into the artist’s process and considerations. By exploring, dissecting, manipulating, zooming into and comparing the artwork, the effects of different visual elements on the user’s perception are shown. Users are independent in their explorations, meaning that though the challenges have a clear result, there is no singular ‘solution’ and their personal experience is central. The results of the challenges, for instance colour schemes, cut outs or light directions, are stored and used for art historical or perceptual research.