Art Appreciation Research Articles

Practical Research on Integrating Folk Art into Public Art Education Courses

This study focuses on the feasibility and practical strategies for integrating folk art into public art education courses. By exploring the cultural heritage and educational value of folk art, it analyzes the current shortcomings in public art education and underscores the necessity of incorporating folk art into the curriculum. The study designs suitable content and methods, including traditional art optimization and diverse resource applications, to strengthen students' cultural identity and aesthetic development. Additionally, case studies demonstrate the tangible effects of integrating folk art into public art education, with results indicating a significant improvement in students’ understanding and appreciation of local art. This research provides new insights for future public art course designs and proposes expanding folk art education with technological support.

The promotion strategy of artificial intelligence on students ' creativity and critical thinking in college art education

With the rapid development of artificial intelligence, its application in art education is becoming increasingly widespread, providing students with new ways to enhance creativity and critical thinking. This paper analyses the specific application of artificial intelligence in art education and explores how it fosters students' creativity through innovative teaching methods, personalized learning, and thinking guidance in artistic creation. At the same time, the study also reveals the positive role of artificial intelligence in helping students to screen and criticize information, analyze and evaluate art works, and encourage innovative thinking and critical thinking. The research demonstrates that artificial intelligence significantly enhances students' independent thinking and critical appreciation of art, improving their artistic literacy and innovation while supporting the modernization of art education.

Co-Producing Art’s Cognitive Value

Abstract After viewing a painting, reading a novel, or seeing a film, audiences often feel that they improve their cognitive standing on the world beyond the canvas, page, or screen. To learn from art in this way, I argue, audiences must employ high degrees of epistemic autonomy and creativity, engaging in a process I call ‘insight through art’. Some have worried that insight through art uses audience achievements to explain an artwork’s cognitive and artistic value, thereby failing to properly appreciate the cognitive and artistic achievements of artists. I move against this worry by arguing that in order to learn via insight through art, audiences must collaborate with artists, sharing the labour and credit for the cognitive achievements they co-produce. I claim this co-productive outlook reveals that our appreciation of art’s cognitive and artistic value involves far more audience participation than has hitherto been realized.

A Study of Human Art Appreciation Preferences Based on Jung’s Personality Theory

Nowadays, as AI painting becomes more and more well-developed, the debate of the value of painting is more. To figure out the process of people’s art appreciation, this study is based on Jung’s personality theory and utilizes semi-structured interview and network observation methods to collect data. Based on the 16 personality types of Jung’s personality theory, this study categorized and analyzed the respondents according to the above categories. During art appreciation, the research found that each personality type showed significant differences in their feelings about the metaphors, details, and emotions of the artworks. Different dominant or auxiliary functions in different personality types lead to different appreciative preferences as well. For the above results, the authors reflect on the applicability of Jung’s theoretical model. The applicability and limitations of Jung’s theoretical model in the process of human art appreciation are further discussed in relation to other art appreciation models. From the theoretical perspective of Jung’s model, this study helps to complete the research perspective for understanding the human art appreciation process, providing insights into the assessment of AI paintings as well.

Strategy and Management of Aesthetic Education in Vocational Ability Cultivation—Explore the Practice and Achievements of "Family Culture" of Chinese Business Characteristic Education

Under the background of the rapid development of today's society, vocational ability cultivation has become an important issue that cannot be ignored in education. Aesthetic education, as a key link in the national comprehensive quality education system, is becoming increasingly important. It is not only related to the improvement of individual aesthetic quality, but also the key factor to promote the comprehensive development of students and enhance their professional competitiveness. Through the in-depth study of the practice of "family culture" of Chinese business characteristic education in the cultivation of professional ability, this paper not only verifies the significant role of aesthetic education on the improvement of students' comprehensive quality, but also reveals its unique strategy and management path. According to the data, students who participated in the practice of "family culture" of Chinese businessmen showed higher teamwork willingness and leadership potential in the career orientation test. Their average teamwork ability score was 15% higher than that of the control group, and their leadership self-evaluation score also increased by about 10 percentage points. In terms of management strategy, Through the construction of a multi-level aesthetic education curriculum system, Huashang College organically integrates art appreciation, creative thinking, professional ethics and other contents into daily teaching, forming an interdisciplinary and comprehensive training mode. Using Internet technology to build an online aesthetic education platform, provide rich artistic resources and learning communication space, and further broaden the learning boundary of students. This mixed online and offline teaching mode not only improves students' interest and participation in learning, but also effectively promotes the internalization and application of knowledge. In short, integrating aesthetic education into the vocational education system can not only enhance students' aesthetic perception and creativity, but also show a positive impact on key professional abilities such as teamwork, leadership and social responsibility.

The Relationship Between the Development of the Art Industry and the Turnover of Economic Cycles

Abstract: In recent years, the area has grown significantly, creating a trend in art appreciation. This boom has led to a surge in the popularity of museums such as the National Gallery. This project aims to find out more about the economic contribution of art exhibitions. Using advanced time series analysis models including the intervention analysis model and vector autoregressive model, we obtained the following conclusions. First, the positive impact of low levels of economic development and high levels of government expenditure on the arts industry is obvious. Second, the growth of the arts industry has a small impact on most economic indicators. Third, the final impact of GDP on the arts industry is still uncertain due to the complex pattern of the model, with the possibility of a positive correlation with ln (art prices) being observed in the early stages of small GDP growth, while a quadratic pattern may be observed when the GDP index grows above a certain level and art prices fall Conclusion. Further research is needed to investigate the complex relationship between inflation and art prices. Our academic contribution mainly focuses on the multiple-way causal relationships between the economy, art exhibition, tourism, and education, which reveals the underlying mechanism of how art exhibitions promote the economy.

Effect Program Educational Based on According to Raigloth Expansion Theory in Teaching Post-Modern Arts for Students of the Institute of Fine Arts

General Background: The evolving landscape of postmodern art necessitates innovative educational approaches to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to navigate this complex field. Specific Background: This research investigates the impact of an educational program grounded in Reigeluth's expansive theory on the teaching of postmodern art at the Institute of Fine Arts in Baghdad. Prior studies have highlighted the need for effective instructional designs that engage students and enhance their cognitive achievements. Knowledge Gap: Despite the proliferation of educational theories, there remains limited empirical evidence on the effectiveness of expansive instructional design in the context of postmodern arts education. Aims: This study aims to assess the effectiveness of an expansive educational program on students' cognitive achievement in postmodern art compared to traditional teaching methods. Results: Utilizing an experimental design with two equivalent groups, the findings reveal statistically significant differences (p < 0.05) in post-test scores favoring the experimental group that engaged with the educational program based on Reigeluth's theory. Novelty: This research contributes to the literature by demonstrating that an expansive instructional approach can significantly enhance students' understanding and appreciation of postmodern art. Implications: The results underscore the necessity for art education curricula to incorporate innovative instructional designs that foster deeper cognitive engagement and mastery of complex artistic concepts. By bridging the gap between theory and practice, this study offers valuable insights for educators seeking to improve instructional effectiveness in the rapidly evolving domain of postmodern art. Highlights: Impact of expansive design on cognitive achievement in postmodern art. Controlled study shows significant differences in student performance outcomes. Innovative teaching methods enhance student engagement and understanding. Keywords: postmodern art, educational program, Reigeluth's theory, cognitive achievement, instructional design

Effectiveness of VR Technology in the Design of the Bali Megarupa V Virtual Exhibition

Virtual exhibitions offer a promising avenue for art appreciation in the digital age. However, limited research explores how these online spaces can foster emotional connections with art, a crucial aspect of the art experience. This study investigates the potential of immersive virtual reality (VR) to enhance engagement and emotional impact in virtual art exhibitions. Employing a multi-method approach combining literature review, user testing, and prototype development, the research identifies and evaluates design elements contributing to increased user engagement. This research employed a multi-method approach to understand how users engage with virtual art exhibitions. The study identified and evaluated the impact of specific design elements on user engagement by combining a literature review, user testing with a VR prototype, and subsequent analysis. The study focuses on critical elements like interactivity, personalization, storytelling, and multi-sensory experiences. User testing with 55 participants revealed the effectiveness of immersive design in fostering exploration, contemplation, and a sense of presence in the virtual space. This immersive design is the strategic integration of elements like interactivity, personalization, and storytelling within the VR environment. The research underscores the significance of immersive design, defined as the strategic integration of design elements to cultivate an emotional connection within a VR environment. This encompasses aspects like interactivity, personalization, and the incorporation of storytelling within the experience. Finally, the study offers practical recommendations for curators and designers to create virtual art experiences that resonate more deeply with audiences.

Reimagining Engagement: A Case Study of Interactive Educational Programs in Art Museums

This case study examines the educational programs the Musée de l'Orangerie offers in Paris, focusing on its interactive and immersive approaches to art education. The museum, known for its Impressionist and Modern art collection, provides various educational programs tailored to different age groups and backgrounds, including children's, family, school, and adult programs. These programs aim to enhance visitors' understanding and appreciation of art through hands-on activities, guided tours, and digital platforms.

Study on the Strategy of Creating Teaching Situations in High School Art Appreciation Classes

Art appreciation focuses on guiding students to use their perception, experience and knowledge to carry out learning activities such as appreciation, identification and commentary around the visual world of natural beauty and works of art, so as to obtain aesthetic enjoyment, form aesthetic interest, and cultivate aesthetic ability and artistic accomplishment. In art appreciation teaching, situation creation is an important teaching strategy that can help students better understand and apply learning knowledge. This paper first introduces the definition and characteristics of situation creation, and then discusses the importance of situation creation in middle school English classroom teaching, as well as how to create effective teaching situations, so as to build a better classroom for students that is more emotional, more interesting, more abundant, and can enhance their aesthetic ability, so that students can fall in love with art appreciation classes.

The Appreciation of Tattoo Art among Malaysian

Tattoo art, once considered a taboo in many parts of Malaysia, is increasingly being recognized as a form of personal expression and artistic appreciation. This paper explores the evolving perceptions of tattoos within Malaysian society, emphasizing the factors contributing to their growing acceptance. Historically, tattoos were often linked to indigenous rituals, gang affiliations, or negative stereotypes. However, globalization, exposure to different cultures, and the rise of social media have shifted these perceptions, fostering a more nuanced appreciation of tattoo artistry. Through interviews, surveys, and analysis of tattoo-related media content, this study investigates the diverse motivations behind Malaysians’ decisions to get tattoos, including self-expression, cultural identity, and aesthetic appeal. The findings suggest that while conservative views persist, particularly among older generations and certain religious communities, a significant portion of younger Malaysians view tattoos as a legitimate art form. This demographic shift is influenced by the increasing visibility of tattoo artists, both local and international, who highlight the skill and creativity involved in tattooing. Furthermore, the study discusses the role of tattoo conventions and exhibitions in fostering a community of appreciation and learning. These events provide platforms for Malaysians to explore tattoo designs that resonate with their personal and cultural narratives, challenging traditional stigmas associated with body art. The paper concludes by suggesting that as societal norms continue to evolve, the appreciation of tattoo art in Malaysia will likely expand, reflecting broader global trends toward the normalization of body art as a personal and artistic choice.

Taking Advantage of the Aesthetic Values of Asiri Art Decorations to Enrich and Sustain the Printing of Modern Women’s Clothing Supplements to Preserve Saudi Heritage Using Artificial Intelligence Techniques

Sustainability is the result of modern-day design philosophy as a result of major industrial developments and many conflicts and wars. This concept is what prompted this research to focus on the possibility of achieving the principles of sustainability practically - in field reality - through the use of artificial intelligence techniques to create contemporary designs derived from the Saudi Asiri heritage and employ them in printing sustainable clothing supplements. Heritage-inspired design has cultural meaning and importance, and its purpose is to transmit our heritage to our emerging generations, and therefore it is considered a type of sustainable thought. The Asir region in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has a rich heritage that is greatly influenced by the charming nature of the place. The Asir region is distinguished by the art of the “Asiri Cat,” which consists of engravings, lines, and aesthetic formations engraved by women specialized in this field. They inherited this art from the women who preceded them. Asiri art is distinguished from other arts. The use of bright natural colors such as blue, green, orange, black and white, as the Asir region is considered one of the important heritage and tourist areas within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has played a pivotal role in enriching the cultural and creative stock not only of the Saudi citizen, but also of the Arabian Gulf region. This is what prompted us in the current research to delve into the analysis of the creative and artistic aspects of Asiri art inscriptions and to benefit from the aesthetic values of Asiri art decorations in contemporary artistic designs that achieve sustainability for the purpose of exploiting them in the manufacture of plastic fittings for clothing supplements to serve small industries. Many diverse designs have been implemented using different printing techniques. From (direct drawing method - stencil printing - pictorial screen printing) the use of different types and colors to implement different products to produce clothing accessories that are closely related to the structure of form and content of Al-Qat Al-Asiri art, and depends on its aesthetic philosophy about the heritage and cultural references associated with the place and the artist’s own vision. To revive Saudi heritage. The research aims to take advantage of the geometric and floral decorative elements in Al-Qat Al-Asiri’s artistic engravings as a source for enriching and sustaining printed designs for women’s clothing supplements that are characterized by authenticity and contemporaryness, and preserving popular motifs by reformulating them. In keeping with the times, and preserving its most prominent features, in a way that enhances belonging and preserves the community’s heritage and values. From extinction, endless horizons of creativity and innovation have been achieved in the field of printing clothing supplements, and sustainable plastic repetition, which the designer or art practitioner resorts to in general, and the field of printing in particular, as a creative pluralistic plastic method.The research followed the descriptive and analytical approach in identifying the origins and characteristics of the Asir artistic inscriptions (the cat), analyzing their vocabulary, reformulating them, and drawing inspiration from them to enrich the printed designs of women’s clothing supplements, in addition to the experimental approach in the applied study through the use of different techniques and materials. The results of the study concluded that there are various aesthetic values in the Asiri cat engraving that can be used to create contemporary designs on clothing accessories using different printing techniques, in order to preserve the Asiri heritage in the southern region of the country. The study recommended the need to pay attention to studying heritage and the arts it contains because of its great importance, as it stimulates appreciation of traditional art and preserves it.

LLaVA-docent: Instruction tuning with multimodal large language model to support art appreciation education

Despite the development of various AI systems to support learning in various domains, AI assistance for art appreciation education has not been extensively explored. Art appreciation, often perceived as an unfamiliar and challenging endeavor for most students, can be more accessible with a generative AI enabled conversation partner that provides tailored questions and encourages the audience to deeply appreciate artwork. This study explores the application of multimodal large language models (MLLMs) in art appreciation education, with a focus on developing LLaVA-Docent, a model designed to serve as a personal tutor for art appreciation. Our approach involved design and development research, focusing on iterative enhancement to design and develop the application to produce a functional MLLM-enabled chatbot along with a data design framework for art appreciation education. To that end, we established a virtual dialogue dataset that was generated by GPT-4, which was instrumental in training our MLLM, LLaVA-Docent. The performance of LLaVA-Docent was evaluated by benchmarking it against alternative settings and revealed its distinct strengths and weaknesses. Our findings highlight the efficacy of the MMLM-based personalized art appreciation chatbot and demonstrate its applicability for a novel approach in which art appreciation is taught and experienced.

(Not) alone in the museum: Implicit social influence on art appreciation.

(Not) alone in the museum: Implicit social influence on art appreciation.

The role of audiovisual congruence in aesthetic appreciation of contemporary music and visual art

Does congruence between auditory and visual modalities affect aesthetic experience? While cross-modal correspondences between vision and hearing are well-documented, previous studies show conflicting results regarding whether audiovisual correspondence affects subjective aesthetic experience. Here, in collaboration with the Kentler International Drawing Space (NYC, USA), we depart from previous research by using music specifically composed to pair with visual art in the professionally-curated Music as Image and Metaphor exhibition. Our pre-registered online experiment consisted of 4 conditions: Audio, Visual, Audio-Visual-Intended (artist-intended pairing of art/music), and Audio-Visual-Random (random shuffling). Participants (N = 201) were presented with 16 pieces and could click to proceed to the next piece whenever they liked. We used time spent as an implicit index of aesthetic interest. Additionally, after each piece, participants were asked about their subjective experience (e.g., feeling moved). We found that participants spent significantly more time with Audio, followed by Audiovisual, followed by Visual pieces; however, they felt most moved in the Audiovisual (bi-modal) conditions. Ratings of audiovisual correspondence were significantly higher for the Audiovisual-Intended compared to Audiovisual-Random condition; interestingly, though, there were no significant differences between intended and random conditions on any other subjective rating scale, or for time spent. Collectively, these results call into question the relationship between cross-modal correspondence and aesthetic appreciation. Additionally, the results complicate the use of time spent as an implicit measure of aesthetic experience.

Digital Printing in Art: Enhancing Narrative and Expression on Contemporary Works

This study explores the utilization of digital printing technologies in contemporary art, specifically examining how these technologies influence narrative depth and artistic expression. Using a case study approach, this research adapts findings from previous study to demonstrate that digital technologies significantly enhance artistic expression and narrative complexity. These findings highlight the capability of digital tools to innovate artistic practices and enrich the interpretation and appreciation of art in contemporary society. The implications of this study are valuable for artists, and educators in understanding and leveraging the interplay between technology and art.

중국 초등 미술교육과 전통 민속문화 - 미술 교과서 내용 분석을 중심으로

This study examines educational contents of folk culture in elementary school art textbooks to increase understanding of China’s traditional folk culture education. China, as a multi-ethnic nation, has established a legal basis for the preservation and protection of traditional folk culture of ethnic groups and has implemented educational policies to promote these folk cultures. The following are the results of analysis of the illustrations included in the art textbooks for all grade levels. First, illustrations related to Chinese folk culture in the textbooks are 49 in total, making up 12% of the total textbook illustrations. Second, educational areas represented are relatively evenly divided between sculpting and molding, design application, and art appreciation and criticism. Third, folk culture of 17 ethnic groups from 14 different regions are introduced in the textbooks out of 56 ethnic groups recognized in China. Fourth, educational content related to folk culture consists of folk toys, handcrafted ornaments, embroidery, dyeing and weaving, paper crafts, folk architect, sculpture, shadow puppetry, lotus paintings, rubbing, traditional holidays and traditional clothing. However, the fact that more than 70% of the images are of folk toys and handcrafted items and that some illustrations were inserted merely to arouse curiosity are areas that would need to be worked on to better

Penerapan Motif Minangkabau sebagai Elemen Dekoratif pada Keramik Hias dengan Teknik Wax Resist

The development of ceramic craft in West Sumatra reveals significant potential for productive economic sectors due to the abundance of clay. This study focuses on applying Minangkabau motifs as decorative elements on ornamental ceramics using the wax resist technique. The aim is to integrate traditional Minangkabau designs into ceramics, introduce a new decorative technique, and preserve local culture through craftsmanship. The method employed includes five stages of the art consortium: preparation, elaboration, synthesis, realization of the concept, and completion. The result is seven ceramic pieces featuring motifs such as “Pucuak Rabuang” and “Carano Kanso,” utilizing stoneware clay and wax resist techniques to create unique designs while enhancing appreciation for ceramic art and local culture. The implications of this work include improved understanding of ceramics and cultural motifs, as well as encouragement for artisans to incorporate cultural elements into their products. This work is expected to contribute to the development of ceramic craft in West Sumatra and serve as a study resource for art education institutions.

Analyzing the Impact of Aesthetic Anthropology on Art Appreciation Through the Lens of Gestalt Psychology

Historically, art appreciation has been considered an elite activity, often requiring extensive knowledge and expertise. However, this perspective has evolved over time. This paper explores the innovative integration of anthropology and psychology with art, focusing on how these disciplines can make art more accessible to ordinary people. By applying Gestalt theory to everyday aesthetic activities, this study reveals how abstract concepts can become universal and relatable. Case studies of Antonio Canova's "Psyche Revived by Cupid's Kiss" and Picasso's "Bull" series show that viewers can understand and resonate with artistic themes even without extensive knowledge. Additionally, this paper examines how social and cultural contexts influence aesthetic experiences from the perspective of aesthetic anthropology, particularly "contextual aesthetics." The findings highlight the importance of removing barriers to art appreciation, encouraging active participation and subjective interpretation, and promoting inclusive and dynamic artistic expressions. The study also acknowledges the limitations of sample diversity and reliance on qualitative analysis, recommending that future research incorporate quantitative methods to obtain more reliable data.

Development of ancient Chinese inscription rubbings knowledge base in the context of cultural communication and art appreciation

PurposeTo promote the cultural communication and art appreciation of Inscriptions and calligraphy which are important cultural heritages in China, with a broad crowd base and educational appreciation value, by using digital humanities methods and technologies, the paper aims to discuss how to develop a new user-oriented knowledge base according to user needs for inscription rubbings research and appreciation.Design/methodology/approachThe paper investigates user needs and current problems on the basis of status quo and summation of extensive service experience; validates the rationality of requirements and user scenarios with user research methods including focus groups, interviews and behavior observations; then designs and develops the technical solution of data process, knowledge base construction and service platform through experimental research methods based on agile project management.FindingsThe paper proposes a new reading mode for browsing and appreciation inscription rubbing works, a diverse knowledge-integrated knowledge organizational structure, a systematic user experience and service guiding framework which can be widely applicable to the development of other cultural heritage knowledge bases. Apart from that, the paper puts forward intelligent service development goals for the future.Originality/valueThe paper proposes a new reading mode with the overall functions and user experience design and development for browsing and appreciation inscription rubbing works, a diverse knowledge-integrated knowledge organizational structure, a systematic user experience and service guiding framework which can be widely applicable to the development of other cultural heritage knowledge bases. Apart from that, the paper puts forward intelligent service development goals for the future.