Landscape Art Research Articles

Transacting the Modern in the Works of Segun Aiyesan, a Self-Taught Nigerian Artist

Despite the embodied presence of self-taught art in Nigeria’s contemporary art space, the contributions made by self-taught artists in advancing the modernist landscape of contemporary art in Nigeria have remained largely understudied. Employing historiography and stylistic analyses, this article examines the modernist affirmations in the art of Segun Aiyesan, a self-taught Nigerian artist. It traces his artistic development as well as the various factors that influenced and shaped the modernist sensibilities evident in his art. Situating the discourse within the idiosyncrasies of Nigerian and Western art traditions, the study highlights how Aiyesan’s eclectic and experimental approach to art, in conjunction with the his effectual application of artistic talent and imagination, enabled him transact his own brand of modernism, and how its stylistic and aesthetic registers offer a deeper understanding ot the multifarious landscape of modern Nigerian art. Key attributes that frame Aiyesan’s art practice include the use of unconventional painting formats, multiple engagements of a particular subject matter using diverse compositional frameworks, and the continuous re-appraisal and re-invention of formal language. Thus, his art is very dynamic, expressive and constantly evolving.

The geometrization of maize and its landscape in Inca ceramic art

The geometrization of maize and its landscape in Inca ceramic art

François Jullien’s Landscape, Site Selection, and Pattern Recognition

François Jullien’s idea of landscape in Chinese philosophy and art is taken from the refinement of highly literate writers and artists, unrelated to the techniques of location that find good sites and make places in landscape. This article is based on a study of fengshui (Chinese geomancy). It argues that fengshui is a practice of identifying not things or beings but moments and circumstances of a client. It works with an epistemology of pattern recognition, which is based on observation and experience but does not test the truth of the signs that are the means of recognizing patterns. This epistemology of pattern recognition is not peculiarly Chinese but can also be found in building, urban planning, and the art of medical diagnosis.

The Application of Earth Art in the Landscape Design of Public Space

The modern landscape design trend that emerged in the background of the times is a product of the continuous development of social politics, economy and As one of the more unusual ideas in modern landscape design, Earth Art was born in the wilderness in the early stages of its development and was subject to some limitations in terms of place and concept, but some of the ideas derived from its work for the earth. subject to some limitations in terms of place and concept, but some of the ideas derived from its work for the earthy landscape environment gradually took Earth art attempts to reclaim nature as a space for experience, as a space for reconstructing Earth art attempts to reclaim nature as a space for experience, as a space for reconstructing the relationship between people and the environment, and in some ways it has become an approach that can be drawn upon to develop a new language for the This thesis takes the geodesic landscape as the object of study and establishes an aesthetic paradigm for the landscape based on the study consists of three levels of the aesthetic paradigm for the landscape: the first level of the aesthetic nature of the geodesic art landscape (the first level of the aesthetic nature of the landscape) and the first level of the aesthetic nature of the landscape. the first level of the aesthetic nature of the geodesic art landscape (value theory), the second level of the aesthetic scope of the geodesic art landscape (methodology), and the third level of the third level of the aesthetic form of the geodesic art landscape (design approach). Through the study of the aesthetic thought of geodesic landscapes, a deeper understanding of geodesic landscapes will be enhanced and a reference By clarifying the aesthetic thinking of contemporary landscape development, it will enable a better By clarifying the aesthetic thinking of contemporary landscape development, it will enable a better integration of modern western landscape design thinking with China's local environment and provide a theoretical basis for China's urban landscape The thesis uses both documentary research methods and case studies to analyse and study three aspects of the aesthetic nature, The thesis uses both documentary research methods and case studies to analyse and study three aspects of the aesthetic nature, aesthetic categories and aesthetic forms of earth art landscapes.

Landscape Art in A Treatise on Garden Design and The Craft of Gardens: A Comparative Analysis

A Treatise on Garden Design is the earliest Japanese treatise on landscape art, while The Craft of Gardens is its earliest Chinese counterpart. The former was composed roughly 500 years before the latter. Both are highly regarded in the landscape architectural com-munity. A Treatise on Garden Design elaborates on the techniques of stone and water ar-rangement in landscape design and draws significantly on Buddhism, the Yin-Yang theo-ry, and the theory of the Five Elements, illustrating the profound influence of metaphysics in China’s Wei, Jin, and Southern and Northern Dynasties. In addition to traditional Chi-nese concepts, it also incorporates Japanese national culture. The Craft of Gardens illus-trates the penchant for isolation among Chinese nobles and intellectuals in their creative idea of a garden landscape while providing a thorough overview of garden construction in ancient times. It exemplifies the achievements of traditional Chinese landscape art. This paper demonstrates, through a comparative analysis of the two works, that Chinese classical gardens, as a sign of secluded culture, demonstrate an appropriate integration of human design and natural elements and permit individual creativity regardless of the established rules, whereas their Japanese counterparts emphasize the actual simulation of nature.

The Specifics of Sacred Music of the Transylvanian Space. The Context. The Course. Representative Figures

The political, social and even religious context in which the Transylvanian musical culture developed beginning with the second half of the 19th century until the 20th century, led to the shaping of a special artistic landscape, with specific identitary sounds, different from the other historical provinces of the country. Ethnical and confessional mosaic generated influences regarding sacred singing, for the Eastern Church Byzantine music representing the secular analogion chant, integrated and framed into the church tradition, which was touched by the regional influences that created the musical ethos of a particular cultural area.

영국 문화정책과 전략

This paper aims to examine the vision and projects of the British Arts Council, presenting a comparison with – and subsequent analysis of – project development in Korea. This paper begins by defining the direction of British culture and art by analysing the ‘Arm’s length principle’, which is a fundamental policy element in British culture and art. Following this, our gaze shifts to consider the British Art Council’s future strategy, the projects it plans to undertake, and the goals it hopes to achieve. In particular, we examine the British Art Council’s aim to inform the public on several topics and plan events that include various genres of music, visual arts, folklore and archaeology, as well as its approach to revitalizing a region of England using the works of local artists in the example of the 2022 Commonwealth Games Culture Festival held in Birmingham. In the third chapter, we discuss the Bristol Regional Project and the Greenwich Library Project in depth, explaining the British Arts Council’s approach to collaborating with the fields of education, history, literature and archaeology, art experts (including curators, creative directors, planners, professors, and so on), and public institutions to successfully develop and complete projects. By analysing the cases of the Bristol Regional Project and Greenwich Library Project, we aim to determine whether these projects are consistent with the vision and future strategy set by the British Arts Council, as well as how these projects have developed and altered British society and the art world more broadly. In addition to local projects, the British Arts Council intends to work abroad to discover new artists and to promote British art through them to facilitate its growth, which will also be a point of discussion in Chapter 3. The final chapter will examine projects conducted by the Seoul Cultural Foundation during the COVID-19 period. Making a comparison to the UK’s regional culture and arts policies and programs, the limitations of the Korean domestic art landscape are discussed and areas that need to be re-established are identified.

Retracted: Rendering and Optimization Algorithm of Digital City’s 3D Artistic Landscape Based on Virtual Reality

Retracted: Rendering and Optimization Algorithm of Digital City’s 3D Artistic Landscape Based on Virtual Reality

Landscape in Russian Art in the Second Half of the 19th – the Beginning of the 20th Century. Evolution of a Genre: Range of Issues

The article is devoted to the conceptual analysis of the multifaceted evolution of the landscape genre in Russian art in the second half of the 19th – early 20th century. The author poses and investigates in detail the key question of interrelationship of landscape poetics with the artists’ world view and aesthetic guidelines of the time influencing the perception of nature and its reflections in art. The academic and practical foundation of the article consists of the tasks, results and development prospects of the topic of the international conference with the same title “Landscape in Russian Art in the Second Half of the 19th – the Beginning of the 20th Century. Evolution of a Genre” (May 16–17, 2022, Russian Academy of Arts, Moscow), curated by the author.

A Comparative Study of the Value of Asian NFT Art on OpenSea: with a Focus on Art Incorporating Asian Characters

The emergence of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) has revolutionized the landscape of digital art, providing artists with new avenues for creation, distribution, and monetization. This research investigates the landscape of NFT art collections featuring Asian characters, specifically Japanese kanji and Korean hangeul, on the OpenSea platform. Theoretical frameworks drawn from digital art valuation, cultural representation in art, and blockchain technology guide the analysis. Findings reveal diverse manifestations of cultural identity and artistic innovation within the analyzed collections, reflecting the intersection of tradition and modernity in Asian art. Economically, prominent artists command substantial sales volumes, while others experience more modest transactions, underscoring the growing interest in NFT art within the global market. Culturally, NFT art collections serve as platforms for preserving and promoting traditional scripts and symbols, contributing to the global dissemination of Asian cultural heritage. Technologically, the adoption of blockchain technology empowers artists to assert ownership over their creations and establish new paradigms of value and authenticity. In conclusion, this research highlights the transformative potential of NFTs in reshaping the landscape of art and culture, emphasizing the need for continued exploration and collaboration to amplify cultural voices and expand artistic horizons in the digital age.

GIS contribution to the collection and processing of the data for an architectural and graphic reconstruction of the Timurids’ gardens in Samarkand region

The article is devoted to new methods of deep theoretical study and practical application of GIS tools for the architectural and graphic revival of the disappeared gardens of the Timurids of the 14th-15th centuries. The use of GIS technologies in the field of architecture and landscape art is undeniably effective, they expediently open up a number of previously unattainable opportunities. Besides, GIS provides possibilities to study the change in the geospatial environment through the ages to create data visualization and to determine historical changes in the geographical landscape of the Samarkand region. Create storytelling maps and matching them with old handmade maps, the author found out the location of 12 out of 17 Timurids’ gardens. The historical locations of architectural objects, such as citadels, fortress gates, mausoleums and tombs of religious figures, were identified, according to the descriptions of historians and chroniclers of the Middle Ages and Soviet archaeologists. In order to visualize historical data, all of them were indicated on an interactive storytelling map created by Author1 and served as reference points for the search for the disappeared gardens of Amir Temur.

Turner’s 1836 Alpine Crossing and the Little Ice Age Portrayed in Val Veny and Val Ferret; a Geography of the Sublime

The English artist J.M.W. Turner made his second visit to upper Val d’Aosta in 1836, after which he produced several significant paintings. Here, we accurately locate two of these works and relate them to the climatic and geomorphological environment of the time. We combine critical geomorphological and cultural geographic analyses to derive a more holistic appraisal of Turner’s artistic motivations and methods in his Alpine works. The first is a watercolour of Mont Rouge de Peuterey from across the Glacier du Miage. The second is a major oil painting re-imagining of the 1717 Triolet disaster which conflates the complex geomorphological processes of this rock-ice avalanche and subsequent outburst flood into a single dramatic scene. Turner’s visit coincided with the mid-nineteenth century maximum advance of glaciers in the region allowing him to witness dynamic geomorphological processes in close proximity. The precise viewpoints of these scenes demonstrate that Turner spent some time in the area to seek out preferred locations and that he was aware of considerable details of local history. The paintings speak of an immersion in the environment of the time, and their study yields fruitful insights into the complex relationships between geography and landscape art.

А.Т. Болотов и создание новых концепций садово-паркового искусства в России (к проблеме трансферта европейских садоводческих практик на русскую «почву»)

We examines the contribution of A.T. Bolotov to the creation and development of park art in the Russian Empire in the second half of the XVIII century. The issues of the dissemination of European literature in Russia devoted to the creation of recreational areas and agricultural technology, its impact on the development of domestic parks are analyzed. The concept of the worldview of A.T. Bolotov is characterized. Bolotov, in which the sensations or internal states experienced by the subject were caused not by external (material) stimuli at all, but by the inner “spiritual” world of a person who eventually becomes able to distinguish good from evil, morality from immorality. Thus, it was the soul of the individual that gave a stable form to sensations and formed the warehouse of the worldview. The scientist has repeatedly developed this idea in his work. According to A.T. Bolotov, three things had a particularly strong effect on the inner (“sensual”) world of a person: reading literature, good conversation and contemplation of nature. The comprehension of these classes prompted A.T. Bolotov to become interested in landscape art, which is the application of all human sensual aspirations. It is noted that the thoroughness of the study of landscape gardening and its verification in the conditions of his estate ensured the creation of his own practice of Russian parks, in which A.T. Bolotov described methods of selecting high-quality seeds, methods of tillage, paid attention to the timing of planting plants, the features of their grafting.

Dissent Art in the Digital Age: Insights into the Culture of Artivism on Instagram in India

The introduction of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in 2019 marked a discernible change in the landscape of online protest art. As protests against the act gathered momentum, a surge in the art endorsing the movement dominated Indian social media and increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. This wave was propelled by a cohort of “artivists” with social and cultural influence who were positioned favorably on the digital spectrum. They used platforms such as Instagram to craft and share protest art, leveraging social media to express their dissent. The intensification of the online protests subsequently led to instances of individual and organized abuse directed at the artists, including mob attacks and threats of First Information Reports. This paper explores this phenomenon through extensive interactions with online “artivists” in India in order to understand the cultural shift and emphasize the similarities and differences between virtual dissent art and traditional forms of art activism. Adopting a qualitative methodology that combines digital ethnography and semi-structured interviews, the author—who also found her artistic voice amidst this movement—seeks to capture the artists’ approaches and subjectivity. The paper further delves into the limitations and constraints posed by social media platforms, addressing the issue of online harassment faced by artivists on Instagram. Lastly, it engages in a discourse on how social media commodifies dissent within the landscape of digital capitalism.

Život, tvorba a klientela krajináře Remigia Adriana van Haanen

This study is dedicated to the Dutch painter Remigius van Haanen (1812-1894), who settled in Vienna in 1837, gaining acclaim for his romantic winter landscapes. It examines the painter's life, work, numerous study trips abroad, and his significance for 19th-century landscape art in central Europe. Using archival documents and contemporary press sources, the study explores the artist's affiliations with Viennese artistic circles and his extensive network of business contacts. Additionally, it provides insight into Van Haanen's art collecting activities, focusing especially on the Dutch masters.

РАСТИТЕЛЬНАЯ СИМВОЛИКА В МУСУЛЬМАНСКИХ САДАХ

At all times, plants have played an important role in human life. They were a source of food and helped people to treat diseases and cope with ailments, they were sung by poets, and artists reflected their beauty in their paintings. Since ancient times, plants have been used in decorating homes and have become dominant in the creation of gardens. In addition to their functional role, plants became symbols and were endowed with spiritual power. The cult of veneration of trees was especially widespread in the countries of the East.The article presents research materials on the nature of the use of woody plants in Muslim gardens. The analysis of the symbolic and general cultural significance of trees in the gardens of Central and Central Asia is carried out. A list of the main woody plants and lianas used in gardens and parks during the many thousand-year history of the countries of the East has been determined. The characteristic features of woody plants used in the landscape art of Persia, India, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, etc. are revealed.

REPRESENTATIVENESS OF HERBAL PERENNIAL PHYTOAUTHONIES IN THE LANDSCAPE PHYTOCENOD DESIGN OF THE LANDSCAPE ART PARK-MONUMENT «FEOFANIYA»

A floristic analysis of the fraction of decorative perennials of the spontaneous flora of the Feofania tract was carried out. 86 species of plants, belonging to 63 genera from 34 families, were selected for the formation of landscape phytocenose compositions in a natural style. This species composition is quite representative according to taxonomic, ecological, phytocenotic, biomorphological and phenorhythmotypic criteria. Plant species are ranked by the level of their cultivation potential, 66% of them are recognized as highly promising. More effective types of plant’s reproduction in culture have been determined. A comprehensive analysis of the species composition of plants and elucidation of ecological, phytocenotic and floristic features of park landscapes in the park-monument of landscape art of national significance "Feofaniya" was carried out. An experimental exposition project has been developed that combines natural phytocenoses with phytocenose compositions formed by species adapted to local ecological conditions. A significant part of these species are phytoautochthonous. The species composition of the plants of this exposition illustrates the significant environmental protection, demonstration, educational and popularization load. This contributes to the expansion and deepening of knowledge about regional floral diversity as a whole and its individual elements. The formation of landscape phytocenose compositions on its basis is a very effective means of its preservation. Many types of plants that have the official status of international and regional ranks of protection at the same time have quite high decorativeness indicators. The project reflects almost 10 % of plant species that are included in the Red List of the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. A third (29,8 %) of the species are listed in the regional conservation lists of Ukraine. We consider the involvement of these species in the creation of a phytocenose composition an important element of preserving autochthonous diversity and reducing the share of alien species in modern landscape design. Most types of plants have economic value: medicinal (69 %), honey (44,7 %), fodder (32 %), technical (18,1 %), food (16 %). 20 species of ornamental plants are poisonous to varying degrees. The use of decorative herbal phytoautochthons contributes to aesthetic education and active perception of nature as part of the unique Ukrainian heritage.

Creative potential: Mykola Sadovsky’s theater troupe of 1890–1892

The proposed publication aims to give a detailed tracing of the creative and organizational activities of Mykola Sadovsky’s theater troupe in 1890–1892 in detail. The artistic practice of this troupe, which belongs to the phenomenon of the theater of Ukrainian coryphaei, is considered as an example of the colonial art of the Russian Empire. The paper explores the stylistic and aesthetic characteristics of individual performances of the troupe, as well as the artistic achievements of its leading performers. On the evidence of the analysis of numerous reviews, memoir reviews of performances, memories and correspondence of artists, it has been proven that the Ukrainian theatrical art of the 1890s was an important factor in the formation of the artistic landscape of the Russian Empire. It determined the tastes, artistic direction, and aesthetic preferences of the general public and elites. And despite the fact that the troupe’s full development in the form of a stationary theater was prevented by the prohibitions of the Russian authorities, its influence on the artistic and intellectual environment of the empire can be called unprecedented.

3D Visual effect design of green landscape in indoor environment

Interior landscape design has become an indispensable part of people's daily life space. Many contemporary designers advocate a “people-oriented” design concept to create a more pleasant indoor space environment to meet the needs of people's natural attributes. Therefore, the interior landscape art design has an important practical function. The main purpose of this paper is to study the design of 3D visual effects of green landscape in the indoor environment. It mainly analyzes some problems existing in the current society, some principles that green landscape needs to follow in interior design, and reference factors, and uses the k-Ɛ algorithm. Calculate the indoor natural ventilation of green landscape design and conduct corresponding experiments. Experiments show that under the northeast wind field of 2.39m/s, the maximum wind speed is 3.74m/s and the maximum coefficient value is 1.95, which meets the environmental comfort requirements of typical winter wind.

Ekokritika i geopoetika: ekopsihološki pejzaži

Based on comparative research on ecocriticism and geopoetics ( Kenneth White) as two theoretical discourses concerning the relationship between literature and environment, the aim of this paper is to explore the connection between literary landscapes and their psychological foundation. Ecocriticism, as a dynamic, complex, and sometimes inconsistent system of thinking about nature and literature, can be enriched byWhite’s geopoetics, which has not only a theoretical but also an important practical dimension. A question of landscape in art is viewed, through these theoretical positions, as one of the crucial moments for personal and collective human self-identification in environment.