Artistic Research Articles

Controversy as Currency: An Investigation into the Economy and Politics of Literary Prizes

Literary prizes, while providing legitimacy of artistic excellence to authors, are delicately poised in modern prize culture. They must maintain a balance between the artistic merit of literature and the health of the economic capital of the publishing industry and sponsors. This paper meticulously examines the myriad proliferation of literary prizes and the convergence of its intricacies— the process of nomination and selection, sponsorships, promotion, media coverage of the award ceremony, celebratory nature of the occasion, the climactic drama of acceptance speech, and controversy— to characterize the centrality of economic force at play. It reflects the dependency of art form’s flourishing and sustenance on the logic of the economic marketplace. Through a close analysis of the controversial selection of certain authors and particular books, the paper looks at the epiphenomena of prestigious literary prizes to demonstrate a classic working of the neoliberal market outcome of controversy as publicity/currency, which not only brings about manufacturing of aura for controversial writers as celebrities but simultaneously radiates its effect on the demand value of their literary products and investing participants. It concludes that centrifugal dissemination and consumption of mediatised controversy events across national and international borders generates a centripetal concentration of socio-economic capital for writers, publishers and sponsors.

Designing a sustainability program pathway for the Grinsing weaving industry: a prospective MULTIPOL approach

Grinsing weaving, a traditional art form unique to Bali, represents a significant aspect of the island's cultural heritage. This study aims to analyze the sustainability of the Grinsing weaving industry program by developing scenarios and formulating recommendations. Primary data were collected through surveys and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with 19 craftsmen and stakeholders. The MULTIPOL approach was employed for the analysis. The results indicate that the sustainability of the Grinsing weaving industry can be enhanced through policy scenarios focused on strengthening institutions and regulations to protect nature, customs, and culture, as well as developing the skills of craftsmen. This research provides valuable insights for stakeholders in shaping the development policies for the Grinsing weaving industry at the research site.

Phrygian Toys as a Cultural Heritage in Handicrafts

Handicraft is one of the fundamental elements through which societies clearly manifest their art, culture, and lifestyles through handmade products. The history of Anatolia hosting various civilizations having different beliefs and artistic understandings over centuries has particularly expanded the meaning of handicrafts and has made Anatolia a sort of cultural bridge between the East and the West. The art of toy making, which is a field of handicrafts, is also a special branch of handicrafts. Reflecting the cultural values of many civilizations around the world, toys are considered important objects in international cultural exchange. The Phrygians, one of the oldest settlers in Central Anatolia, engaged in various forms of art in Ankara, Kütahya, Afyonkarahisar, and Eskisehir regions, which are also known as the Phrygian region. Findings obtained from several excavation sites in Ankara, Eskisehir, Kütahya, and Afyonkarahisar regions have shown that the Phrygians progressed in the field of art too. Particularly a few important artifacts discovered in archeological excavations can be considered as a reflection of Phrygian handicrafts. These objects clearly demonstrated that the Phrygians were a civilization that valued children with the toys they produced. The toys belonging to the Phrygian civilization, which facilitate cultural exchange between regions and generations, were evaluated in terms of technique, pattern, material, and composition in handicrafts. Moreover, the present study also investigated the inclusion of Phrygian toys in Turkish handicrafts and tourism and their evaluation as an artistic object.

Conservation Measures for Media Art According to Technological Changes: Color Reproducibility Comparison for Conservation of Artwork Using Video Display

Artworks using display devices require conservation treatment due to aging or discontinuation of media. However, irreversible conservation treatment methods such as modification and change of existing media may be included, which may infringe on the right to secure the originality and maintain the identity of the work. Accordingly, a comparative study on the theoretical background and color reproduction elements was conducted to provide basic data for mid to long-term conservation to confirm the possibility of replacing works using discontinued CRT with LCD. Video art is a modern art form that uses video technology as an artistic expression medium and has technology dependence. Therefore, as the conversion of the used medium is appropriate, the materials added in the conservation process are seen as part of securing the originality in terms of ‘material conservation’. An experiment was conducted to compare the color characteristics of CRT and LCD. As a result of the experiment, it was confirmed that the luminance and chromaticity stability of LCD was relatively excellent through the measurement results of spectral distribution, chromatic change difference, background dependence, and time stability, confirming the possibility of alternative application.

Research on the Combination Path of Contemporary Art Design and Digital Media Technology

In recent years, China s information technology has been developing vigorously, and all digital media technologies are becoming more and more mature, which provides great help for the optimisation and transformation of art design. If art design and digital media technology are integrated, a new art form different from traditional art can be produced. The new art form can well reflect the characteristics of contemporary social development, and the designers have shifted from the pure pursuit of aesthetics to the precision of art design, which breaks through the traditional limitations of art design and opens up a broader development platform for art design in the future. The article discusses the combination path of contemporary art design and digital media technology for the reference of related personnel.

On the Cultivation of Moral Education of High School Students Through Opera Art Education

Based on the theoretical discussion of moral education in music philosophy, this article explores the role of opera art education in cultivating the moral education of high school students. First, it discusses the psychological characteristics and moral education content of high school students have important practical significance; secondly, it summarizes the form and characteristics of opera art, as well as the teaching design in specific practice; then, it analyzes how to form a moral education concept in the opera art teaching process. Finally, based on the teaching situation in my country, this article puts forward the key points that should be paid attention to in the process of opera art education.

Mukha Shilpa (Mask Making) is the Artefact form of Assam

The north-eastern state of Assam is very rich in terms of diverse arts. Revolutionary great men in Assamese literature, culture, society and spiritual life The contribution of Shrimant Shankardev is unforgettable. His great works made this Strengthened the feeling of social and cultural unity in the area. He wrote Ramayana and translated Shrimad Bhagwat into Brajavali language.Vaishnavism in the North-East for propagation, Shankardev started Bargeet, Kirtan, Ankiya Naat (Bhaona) etc. Composed. There are two main forms of dance here – Bihu dance and Satriya dance. bihu dance The identity of Assam has become. All children and elders participate in this. Bihu dance is performed on the occasion of the festival. Bihu song also on this occasion are sung. The central theme of Bihu songs is love. Apart from this, in Assam many folk dances are prevalent. There are many art forms here in the form of songs, dance, drama etc. are present. Shankardev gave birth to many art forms, including dramatic art and mask art was prominent. Folk plays played an important role in the background of the Neovaishnav movement and its propagation. Folk theaters performed by women are also popular in Assam. Women express their feelings through these folk dramas. Assam also has a rich tradition of folk songs. Bihu is the representative folklore in this region. Through which the common people's passion, hope, Aspirations, joys and troubles take shape. The folk song 'Haidang' of Sonowal Kachari tribe is sung only by men. Various body movements and dance along with songs are the specialty of Haidang. Rabha community of Assam is very rich in terms of folk songs. The folk songs of Miri or Mising tribe are called 'Oi Neetom'.The life and culture of the people of this community has developed in the valley of Brahmaputra and Subansiri rivers. The communities here have a rich heritage of folklore. The folk tales here are full of supernatural incidents. Assam has been considered the center of Tantra-Mantra, witchcraft and spirituality. Therefore, Tantra-Mantras are included in folk tales. Apart from this, idioms and proverbs are also available in abundance.

Use of Magic Tricks as Analogies in the Science Classroom

<p style="text-align:justify">Science, magic, and education have always been linked, from science-based magic shows to teachers presenting demonstrations as magic tricks to capture their students’ interest and provide a mnemonic reference for the topics under discussion. Magic as an art form is also often used to convey information or act as an analogy for invisible phenomena. This study examined how the use of a magic effect designed as an analogy for active and passive transport in cells affected student scores and perception of the activity when compared to a standard story analogy in a high school integrated science course. To determine this, students participated in either a magic-based analogy activity (MBAA) or a concrete story-based analogy activity (SBAA), and then data was collected and analysed using a pre-test/post-test for the content and a Likert-scale anonymous survey for the student perception of the activity. The MBAA was shown to be similar to the SBAA in helping students learn but had the added benefit of increasing students’ reported engagement with the activity. This study shows how bringing magic into the science classroom can have a positive impact on student engagement and provides teachers with another option to support student learning.</p>

The Philosophy of Art Behind the Aesthetics of ‘Keris Malela’

This study explores the profound philosophical significance and aesthetic beauty of the Malela keris blade within Malay civilization. Utilizing Herbert's qualitative analysis of artistic forms, the research aims to appreciate the philosophical underpinnings imbued in the keris's design. The methodology involves observing the physical forms of the Malela keris blade, focusing on elements such as lok, akut, bone, canyon, groove, and cliff, which distinguish it from other keris blades. The study emphasizes the craftsmanship finesse of Malela keris blacksmiths, highlighting the unique appearance identity and deep crafting philosophy of the blade. While limited to the blade alone, the research draws from library resources including books, articles, and journals to enrich its findings.

The Movement of Sundanese Karawitan Artist in the Indie Music From the Perspectiv of Music Sociology

This research delves into the attitudes and perspectives of Sundanese karawitan artists toward the indie music movement through the lens of music sociology. Employing qualitative methodologies such as literature review and fieldwork, the study reveals that these artists do not merely act as preservers of cultural heritage but also actively adapt and integrate their traditional music into the indie music scene. As pivotal figures, they engage in collaborations with global elements within the indie world, making substantial contributions to the evolution of indie music. This active participation fosters a unique harmony that mirrors the diverse and dynamic nature of Indonesian culture. The study offers a comprehensive analysis of how Sundanese karawitan artists interact with and influence the indie music scene. Their involvement is not just a preservation of traditional art forms but a dynamic adaptation that enriches both their cultural heritage and the broader indie music movement. By blending traditional and contemporary elements, these artists create innovative music that appeals to a global audience while retaining its cultural roots. Furthermore, this research highlights the significant role of Sundanese karawitan artists in the indie music scene, showcasing their ability to navigate between tradition and modernity. Their contributions reflect a broader trend in the Indonesian music landscape where traditional art forms are not static but are continually evolving and adapting to new contexts and influences. This dynamic interplay between tradition and innovation is crucial for the sustainability and growth of both traditional and indie music genres in Indonesia.

Literature and art as political discourse: adapting The White-Haired Girl in the communist context of China

ABSTRACT It is not only political actors but also the contexts, which make a text political discourse. This nuanced understanding turns political functions and implications into defining features of political discourse. Using the Chinese revolutionary work The White-Haired Girl as a case study, this paper argues that the constant adaptations of the work, in its various literary and artistic forms, are intrinsically political. Born out of a folktale, the work first assumed the form of literary non-fiction in 1940. Aligning with Chinese Communist Party’s evolving political agendas in the next few decades, The White-Haired Girl migrated across medial borders to take the form of a movie in the 1950s and a ballet in the 1960s. The highly ideological adaptations transformed the work into political discourse, with its life sustained not primarily by artistic merits but by political functions. The adaptation history of The White-Haired Girl reveals that intersemiotic translations of a work tend to complement their source text(s), and they also bear (intertextual) traces of their sociohistorical contexts.

"Breaking through the Brokenness": An Arts-Based Qualitative Exploration of Pregnant Women's Experience of Intimate Partner Violence while Receiving Trauma- and Violence-Informed Antenatal Care.

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a pervasive, worldwide public health concern. Risk of IPV may elevate during the perinatal period, increasing maternal and fetal health risks. Trauma- and violence-informed care shows promise among interventions addressing associated mental health sequelae. As a secondary analysis, the purpose of this study was to employ a qualitative arts-based exploration to better understand pregnant women's experiences of trauma and violence-informed perinatal care in the context of IPV. Using an arts-based qualitative methodology, different art forms were used to analyze, interpret, and report data, resulting in a layered exploration to represent phenomena. From this, four themes were reflected in four poetic pieces: Black Deep Corners, Triggering my Thoughts, Breaking through the Brokenness, and Now Perfectly Imperfect. Nine pieces of visual art were created reflecting these themes, creating a layered, embodied, artistic way to empathically explore and translate phenomena.

Application of the Beauty of Meaning in Chinese Sculpture Art

Chinese sculpturing is a significant form of expression in traditional Chinese art. Like other traditional art forms, Chinese sculpture art is also deeply influenced by the philosophical ideas of its predecessors, striving for the beauty of subtle and implicit meaning in artistic expression. This article provides a brief interpretation of the beauty of meaning in Chinese sculpture art, with a focus on analyzing its application in Chinese sculpture art. This article analyzes the role of the beauty of meaning in the development of Chinese sculpture art from the fields of lines, blocks, surfaces, spatial patterns, and freehand brushwork, to provide reference and inspiration for relevant artists and sculpture designers.

A Study of the Elements of Muay Thai Dance Performance

This article is part of the research on Thai boxing dancing: an analysis of the award-winning works of Thailand. The researcher studied the theoretical concepts used in the research. It consists of the concept of martial arts for self-defense in the genre of Muay Thai. Concepts of research regulations in the field of fine arts. Concepts of 8 elements of performing arts. Concepts of contemporary performing arts in order that use in data analysis and synthesis. The study found that Regarding the martial art of Thai Muay Thai, there are 2 types of postures: 1) Main Boxing 2) Muay Keaw, there are 15 main postures, 15 lace postures and 64 boxing postures, using the body as a weapon, 9 of which are 2 fists, 2 feet, 2 knees, 2 elbows and 1 head. Research in fine arts, there are specialized forms that can be divided into 4 main fields: visual arts, musical arts, dance, and performing arts. The format has a method and steps that are systematic and orderly in collecting and researching Information from which knowledge can be derived from facts and can be explained academically and supports the concept of research that meets the objectives and is compiled through the research methodological process. Elements of performing arts, the elements of Muay Thai dance performances can be classified as follows: 1) the script 2) the actors 3) the performance of the dancing style or performing arts. 4) performance area 5) props 6) costumes 7) sound effects and 8) lighting. The form of Muay Thai dancing is a contemporary performing art with a variety of applied sciences, presented through the concept of all 8 elements of performing arts, with presentations through contemporary performing arts that combine vigorous fighting with Thai customs that are worth studying to lead to further development of other forms of art and culture.

Ghanaian Graphic Design Education: Redefining Western Influences and Reclaiming Indigenous Cultures

AbstractIn this paper, we explore the evolution of graphic design and its education in Ghana. Graphic design emerged in Ghana through colonisation, which influenced the perceptions of traditional art forms. We review the tensions between Western and indigenous trends in Ghanaian art and design and explore existing pedagogical philosophies in Ghana's graphic design education. Ghana's rich traditional and cultural values, including spirituality, proverbial meaning and symbolism, are embedded in its art and design. Colonisation and the adoption of Western religion and global values caused indigenous Ghanaian art to be regarded as primitive and fetishistic. Similarly, Ghanaian graphic design was and continues to be influenced by the West. We argue that designers must embrace their cultural identity, both professionally and educationally, to empower the graphic design community to decolonise Ghanaian design.

ROLE OF GEOMETRICAL ART IN THE MORPHOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT OF MUGHAL TOMBS

Art and architecture are said to be interconnected from a long time. Mughal time period has been said to have the maximum art and art influence in its era. The architecture of that time is termed to be marvellous and spectacular. Art is considered something that is unique and a form of self-expression. The aim of this paper is to investigate the geometry used in morphological development of Mughal monuments and in their transitions. Live case study is done to explore the different elements, their geometry, artworks, and materials in Mughal monuments (Humayun’s Tomb and Itimad-Ud-Daulah tomb). The geometrical transitions in different elements of the tomb buildings studied and their interrelationship is then found. Findings shows that these transformations contributed in the development of overall morphological definition of Mughal tomb structures. It can be seen that Mughal era art and architecture made use of geometry in their morphological development. Also, different materials and art forms were used in different architectural elements of tomb buildings.

Maslows Hierarchy of Needs: A Framework for Analyzing Female Characters in the Theater Bailu Plain

Bailu Plain, written by Chen Zhongshi between 1988 and 1992, won the 4th Mao Dun Literature Award in China in 1998 and was selected for the Collection of 70 Novels in the 70 Years of the Peoples Republic of China in 2019. At the same time, the novel has also been adapted into various art forms such as films, TV series, theaters, and a Qin opera. In the face of such an excellent work, many scholars consider it a selected topic. However, only some scholars have applied Maslows Hierarchy of Needs theory to analyze the motivations of the characters in the play. In this paper, we review Maslows Hierarchy of Needs Theory, analyze the motivations for the behavior of two female characters in the work of Bailu Plain, Tian Xiaoe, and Bai Ling, using different levels of the theory, and conclude the basic rules. With this article as an example, Maslows Hierarchy of Needs Theory can be used as a theoretical framework for analyzing characters behavior in literary works in the field of social sciences, in addition to business and management psychology.

Maslows Hierarchy of Needs: A Framework for Analyzing Female Characters in the Theater Bailu Plain

Bailu Plain, written by Chen Zhongshi between 1988 and 1992, won the 4th Mao Dun Literature Award in China in 1998 and was selected for the Collection of 70 Novels in the 70 Years of the Peoples Republic of China in 2019. At the same time, the novel has also been adapted into various art forms such as films, TV series, theaters, and a Qin opera. In the face of such an excellent work, many scholars consider it a selected topic. However, only some scholars have applied Maslows Hierarchy of Needs theory to analyze the motivations of the characters in the play. In this paper, we review Maslows Hierarchy of Needs Theory, analyze the motivations for the behavior of two female characters in the work of Bailu Plain, Tian Xiaoe, and Bai Ling, using different levels of the theory, and conclude the basic rules. With this article as an example, Maslows Hierarchy of Needs Theory can be used as a theoretical framework for analyzing characters behavior in literary works in the field of social sciences, in addition to business and management psychology.

PRODUCT DIVERSIFICATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY INSPIRED BY TRADITIONAL ROGAN PRINTING OF GUJARAT

The age-old artistic practice of rag painting, which is practiced in Gujarat, Peshawar, and Sindh. It involves using a stylus to expertly apply a thick paste made of vegetable colours and castor or linseed oil onto fabric. The Persian origin of the term "Rogan" means "oil-based," emphasizing the process of heating and forming castor oil in cold water to create a viscous material. This art form was once quite popular among the Muslim Khatris group in Gujarat, and it is historically credited to the Afridis, a community of Syrian descent. After the first impression, the cloth is carefully folded to create a mirrored design. The artists used their palms to apply body-temperature paint. Rogan painting, which is well-known for its rich colours and intricate designs that frequently incorporate floral themes, animals, and regional cultural features, has faced challenges due to low awareness and the rise of low-cost, automated textiles. However, there has been a resurgence in recent years, contributed to increased tourists, support from non-profits and local cooperatives, and the prestige of winning awards and recognition. This paper gave insights into the ideation of incorporating and being inspired by Rogan art motifs into product diversification with contemporary designs through embroidery for garment collections.

European Smalt in 17th-Century Japan: Porcelain Decoration and Sacred Art

Japanese art tradition, contrary to the case of China, is characterized by an efficient and continued, although mostly undocumented, use of smalt from the late 16th century onward. Recent studies have successfully identified this pigment, the cobalt-colored glass that spread throughout the Old Continent during the Renaissance period, as the coloring agent employed for overglaze-blue enameling on Japanese porcelains produced at the kilns of Arita (the porcelain production center of Japan) from the early 1640s until the 20th century. Fragmentary evidence of the use of smalt in Japanese sacred art has also been reported, yet its earliest incorporation into such a type of traditional art form could not be identified. In order to resolve this crucial issue, portable EDXRF was employed for the non-destructive analyses of Japanese porcelains and sacred images bearing blue decoration. Scientific analysis allowed, for the first time ever, to establish a clear timeline of smalt use. Furthermore, this evidence and the literature data both agree, leading to the identification of the origin of the blue material used on both art productions.