Piece Of Art Research Articles

3D scanning in Cultural Heritage: model creation and digital restoration of the tombstone of the bishop Vasilije Petrović (Negosh) in Saint Petersburg

3D laser and optical scanning techniques are widely employed in Cultural Heritage preservation for documenting pieces of different sizes and shapes. However, due to limitations of the methods available today, the results obtained vary according to different characteristics of the object under study. External surfaces showing very smooth features make the capturing process and the posterior processing a more elaborate task, requiring special attention and additional retouching to improve the final 3D model. Tombstones are a typical example of this type of objects, combining both flat external contours and refined outlines. In this work the procedure of creation of the digital model of the tombstone of the bishop Vasilije Petrović (Negosh) is described, a piece of art which combines both technical and historical importance. Post-processing steps required involved different software (Geomagic Design X, ZBrush, Adobe Photoshop) for surface correction and cleaning, details and photorealistic texture improvements and lost material restoration.

О книге Саймона Хейхо (Simon Hayhoe) «Опыт слепых посетителей художественных музеев»

<p style="text-align: justify;">The review introduces the book “The Experience of Blind Visitors to Art Museums” by Simon Hayhoe, a famous philosopher and professor at the University of Bath (UK), and presents the experience of blind visitors to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, as well as the experience of blind artists such as Esref Armagan and others. The author tries to answer the following questions: why do blind people want to visit art museums if they cannot see the works of fine art and cannot even touch them? How do people whose vision is impaired or absent understand the fine arts if this comprehension is possible primarily through visual perception? What are the consequences of vision loss for a sense of self-identity in a cultural space? Simon Hayhoe believes that blind and visually impaired people enter the world of fine art due to the existence of another, non-sensory dimension. And the portal which connects the materiality of works of art with the world of non-verbal awareness is outside of perceptual knowledge. This “bridge” between conscious and nonverbal knowledge is described as a transition that is provided by the museum environment and by the knowledge of the pieces of art and the whole cultural context. The very atmosphere of museums, galleries, and cultural heritage sites promotes contact between the spiritual world of visitors and works of art.</p>

Auction Web Application with Neural Style Transfer Technology

Digital art is becoming increasingly popular, and there is a growing demand for online platforms where art can be bought and sold. The purpose of this project is to develop a website that provides such a platform, where art listers can list their digital art pieces for sale, and users can bid on them. Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) provide a new way for artists and photographers to sell their work online. NFT photos and NFT pictures (digital art) can sell for millions of dollars – and there are a growing number of platforms that allow you to buy and sell these items. But what if there is a platform where you can build digital art as well as bid it without any pain. In this project we are building an Auction Application and with help of Python Flask with a feature called neural style transfer where we can build digital arts.

Exploring the Feasibility for Utilizing Recycled Palm Waste in Decorative Design Applications as Enhancements for Tourist Destinations: A Step toward Environmental Sustainability

The study aimed to explore the feasibility for repurposing discarded palm tree waste as artistic creations and decorative elements, contributing to sustainability and environmental preservation at tourist destinations. Employing both descriptive and applied approaches, a series of artworks, totaling eight pieces, were conceptualized and crafted by art education students following the chemical treatment of the palm tree material. To assess the sustainability achieved in these artworks, a questionnaire was administered to 55 visitors at tourist destinations who attended an art exhibition organized for this purpose at King Faisal University’s Department of Art Education. Utilizing the SPSS (Version 26) program, the data underwent analysis, including calculating averages, standard deviations, and a t-test to gauge the extent to which sustainability standards were met. The study revealed a high average response score (3.925) for meeting sustainability criteria in creating art pieces from palm waste, particularly as complementary elements to the interior design of tourist resorts. Visitors exhibited positive responses, emphasizing the moral significance of this sustainable practice. This suggests the potential for recycling palm waste to produce decorative elements for interior designs in tourist resorts. The study recommended further specialized research to generate raw materials from palm waste applicable in designs and decorations beyond tourist destinations and in various settings.

Incorporating art into a biology course: a student-curated art exhibition about COVID-19.

Incorporating art into science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) courses can be an effective way to help students understand scientific concepts and think about those concepts more holistically. Additionally, art can be used to inform the public about scientific issues. To explore this topic more fully, we developed an assignment for an upper-level biology course in which students curated an art exhibition focused on the 2019 coronavirus disease, COVID-19. Working in pairs, students identified pieces of art in the College's permanent collection that they felt related to some aspect of the pandemic. Each pair wrote a short curator's statement and a more traditional academic essay. The works of art and the curator's statements were displayed on campus. Visitors to the exhibition were invited to complete a short survey about the exhibition and its relevance to COVID-19. Anecdotal evidence suggests that the students enjoyed and valued the assignment. Limited data from visitors to the exhibition show that they thought the art helped them think more deeply about the pandemic. Based on these results, we conclude that the development of art exhibitions in STEM courses can benefit the students and the public.

Image of Islamic Symbols: Modern Malaysian Islamic Art Exhibition Theme

Symbols can be incorporated into many art forms, including sculpture, photography, and painting. The exhibition is an activity to display a piece of art in the form of goods, services, or achievements to the public. This paper aims to gather information on sculpture that representing Islamic images in Islamic exhibitions from 1957 to 1999. The observation method is used where the artworks have been considered and recorded accordingly, such as the artwork's title, dimension or size, media, and techniques used in producing the artwork. 13 artworks have been identified as artworks that can represent Islamic symbols.

Performative Cinema and Its Techniques

The aim of this paper presentation is to analyze in-depth the transition and transformation of performance art into the world of cinema, creating the notion of performative cinema – a notion that is very present in today`s cinematic language, however not enough recognized as a movement in itself. The core mantra of performative cinema is the involvement of the spectator – both the emancipation of the viewer in an age of consumerist blockbusters and his awakening into a certain state of mind (in some cases, performative cinema can even lead towards transcendental meditation). The paper will briefly follow the origins of performative cinema and its techniques, with roots in the works of Alejandro Jodorowsky, Pier Paolo Pasolini and Pere Portabella, while reaching into the present through works of film auteurs like Apichatpong Weerasethakul and Yorgos Lanthimos. The presentation will focus to unveil and analyze the approaches of performative cinema, conveying how it works as a piece of performance art in itself – and how its relay into cinema can be direct, with a dadaesque influence through a transgressive political message (`Holy Motors` by Leos Carax representing an example), or more subtle – through nuances and refined directorial interventions (Weerasethakul`s `Memoria`). The systematic analysis of these movies as core examples of performative cinema means an enterprise into both the narrative elements and the visual identity of the films, with the purpose of classifying a genre that has remained unknown for too long, deserving the treatment of a cinematic wave in itself.

Archives as forms of resistance

ABSTRACT This visual essay explores a number of artistic and curatorial practices in which the archive acts as a primary tool for rereading histories. Contemporary art reveals a growing interest in the use of archival material and in the formation of new archives inside and outside institutions. Considering the archive as a series of documented and preserved knowledge, one motivation for such attentiveness could be the merging of artistic productions with curatorial practices. Building my argument on Irit Rogoff's analysis of curatorial practice as an “epistemic structure”, I examine how archives have the potential to produce knowledge against historical forgetfulness. Furthermore, the process of sustainable changes within the museums, as discussed by Peter Osborne, is studied here as another motive for the increasing use of archives in contemporary art. This is done by focused examinations of a research-based exhibition, Karnameh: Visual Culture of Iranian Children (1950-1980); two curatorial projects (one temporary and one ongoing), respectively Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art's Poster and the Archaeology of the Final Decade (AOTFD) and lastly an installation art piece, Documentation. Through these examples, I argue how working with archives, especially in conflicted places, is crucial to help with recovering erased histories and accumulating shattered memories.

Resisting the Robotic – Moving Fluidly Towards Soulful Qualitative Analysis

Qualitative inquiry is known for the generation of knowledge that is expressive, subjective, rich, and comprehensive. While there are prospects for qualitative research to inform and improve praxis, thin engagement with qualitative analysis threatens the meaningfulness of the produced findings. Novice and emerging researchers may long for the aid of a technical guide outlining procedural steps as they learn to become qualitative scholars. However, prescriptive and mechanical processing of data confines the researcher’s capacity to extend and leverage their creativity. Rather, it is through the researcher’s intuition and being “present” that one can begin to interact with data in a fluid and reflexive manner. Drawing on nursing practice, although relevant to other disciplines, this article challenges the robotic ways of analyzing qualitative data. We offer a discussion on robotic care versus Lanoix’s “thickly embodied and relational” care, nursing presence, and how one may apply patient-centred care to the analytical processes in qualitative research, not limited to nursing or healthcare research. By engaging in an embodied manner with analysis, possibilities are opened up for producing knowledge that is profound, compelling, and impactful. Using arts-based research approaches, we share an artistic-informed reflection on embracing uncertainty and finding strength in vulnerability while interacting with the art piece as a strategy for being reflexive. The art piece uses painting, fluid art specifically, to highlight the need for creativity and reflexivity in qualitative analysis. Through the embodied art experience with immersing oneself in creative space, we make the connection with enabling researchers to move fluidly, without restraint, towards soulful qualitative analysis.

Social-Cultural Processes within Sumy Region during the Period of the German Occupation 1941-1943 (Based on the Materials of “Sumy Visnyk” Newspaper)

The objective of the article is to cover the social-cultural processes on the territory of Sumy region during the period of the German military occupation in 1941-1943. The majority of the research source base comprises publications in the local occupation newspaper “Sumy Visnyk” which was issued 1941 to 1943. Its articles give the opportunity to study thoroughly certain social-cultural processes in general and the development of the theatrical and educational spheres, functioning of a museum, a cinema, and libraries in particular. Also, it enables characterizing the everyday life of the population in the state of occupation. The authors have come to a conclusion that the occupational periodicals were aimed at creating a positive perception of the occupation authority by the local population, manipulating the masses to make further resistance impossible. The life of the population was quite hard and also limited in many aspects. It included a curfew, restrictions for trade and migration. The purpose of the social policy was the use of the workforce but the workers were obliged to have an employee registration card provided by the labour exchange. The newspaper articles pour the light on such phenomena of cultural life as cinema premiers, theatre performances and concerts which had an extensive repertoire. Radiobroadcasts turned into the main tool for informing the population and taking ideological control over it. The museum resumed its work, the exhibitions of different pieces of art (paintings, embroidery and woodcarving) were held quite often. The educational reform took the turn of Ukrainization. Some new vocational-technical colleges, schools and German language courses were opened. A certain liberalization of a spiritual life was initialized. Worship in the Orthodox churches was also resumed.

The Portrayal of the Holy Convicts from the 5th Step of the Ladder of John Climacus in the Russian Art of the 16th Century

In the art of Rus’ of the Late Middle Ages there is a certain number of scattered pieces of art that share an iconographic cycle of the Monastic Feats — images of different sorts of self-torture that are described in the 5th logos of the Ladder of John Climacus. This chapter of the Ladder was copied not only as a part of the whole treaty, but on its own as well and inspired a ramified iconographic tradition first in the Byzantine Empire and then, since the 16th century, in Rus’. These monks resort to the mortification of the flesh for their ultimate absolution. In the article, all the examples of the Monastic Feats iconography which survived from the 16th century are taken to examination and analysed. As a result, two new attributions are proposed, one for the illuminated manuscript of the Ladder from the collection of the riznitsa of Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius and another for the vita icon of John Climacus from the Rybinsk Museum Reserve. From their analysis within the relative artistic context stems a suggestion of their Novgorod origin. In addition, a different and more early dating is proposed for the Rybinsk icon in relation to its identification with an image mentioned in the inventory of the Antoniev monastery in Novgorod. Some ideas are expressed about the choice of the subject of the Monastic Feats for the galleries of the Annunciation Cathedral in the Moscow Kremlin that were repainted after the fire of 1547. The conclusion of the article is that the spread and development of the iconography of the Monastic Feats should be ascribed to the art of Novgorod at the era of archiepiscopacy Macarius or soon after. Therefore, it is the Novgorod art that played a decisive role in the creation of the visual representation of the 5th logos of the Ladder, one of the most expressive and impactful pieces of text in the Slavic literacy.

Cinema Through Guru Dutt’s Gaze

Cinema Through Guru Dutt’s Gaze

Lalvani, Haresh – coding, shaping, making – Experiments in form and form-making

The new monograph of Haresh Lalvani Coding, Shaping, Making. Experiments in Form and Form-Making (2023) is a fest for both vision and mind of designers, architects, computer and art specialists, as well as professionals with broad interest in morphological studies in mathematics and natural sciences. The subtitle points out to his pioneering experiments in form and space - from the computer’s screen to the outstanding pieces of art and architecture, visible in numerous exhibitions and permanent design or art collections worldwide.

VEVERICA PLAŠLJIVICA MELANI VOT – INTERAKCIJA VERBALNOG I VIZUELNOG

The paper deals with the picture book Scaredy Squirrel illustrated and written by the Canadian author Melanie Watt. First, it is about the contemporary production of picture books about feelings, and then it is considered what is the place of the picture book Scaredy Squirrel among them. The picture book is analyzed as dual, visual, and verbal piece of art whose meaning emerges from the dialogue between image and text. The role of paratext, metatextual playing and the fragmentation of the narrative dominated by linguistic and pictorial enumerations and interruptions of linear storytelling with non-literary genres (tables, plans, lists) are pointed out. The emphasis is on interactivity and communicativeness and addressing a dual readership, children and adults. Children are encouraged in an unobtrusive, playful, and humorous way, while the understanding of adults is also offered with meanings related to criticism and parody of modern media and the society of fear.

Inspiring art pieces and legendary stories for cancer patients and medical staff: experience from a single institution

Inspiring art pieces and legendary stories for cancer patients and medical staff: experience from a single institution

Unearthing limestone fungal diversity: Description of seven novel species from Portugal

Stone-built heritages are found worldwide, and despite stony surfaces being considered a stressful environment with challenging conditions to overcome, research has demonstrated that it can support diverse fungal communities, fostering a unique array of peculiar yet crucial species. These species exhibit a dual nature, being both foe and friend. While these fungi play a considerable role in the deterioration of cultural heritage, their mechanisms of adaptation to unfavourable environments hold great promise for biotechnology. Despite their importance, there is limited information available about these stone dwellers in Portugal. During an experimental survey aimed at isolating fungal species thriving in a deteriorated limestone funerary art piece at the Lemos Pantheon, a national monument located in Águeda, Portugal, several fungal specimens were isolated that could not be identified as any currently known species. Through morphological characteristics and multilocus phylogenetic analyses, seven new species (Aspergillus albicolor sp. nov., Banksiophoma dissensa sp. nov., Knufia lusitanica sp. nov., Microascus lausatensis sp. nov., Neodevriesia saximollicula sp. nov., Paramicrodochium filiforme sp. nov. and Talaromyces benedictus sp. nov.) are here proposed, illustrated, and compared to closely related species. These newly discovered fungal taxa form distinct lineages independent of other previously described species and are classified into seven families across six orders within the phylum Ascomycota. This paper also provides additional evidence that stone heritages harbour a diverse range of new species, deserving additional focus in the future.

Talking Back to Virginia Woolf in Her Own Words: Gendered, Racial, and Literary Passing as Forms of Counter-Interpellation in Kabe Wilson’s “Dreadlock Hoax”

On 19 May 2014, British multimedia artist Kabe Wilson presented the result of a five-year-long creative endeavour, as he displayed for the first time his literary and artistic recycling of A Room of One’s Own, Virginia Woolf’s landmark 1929 feminist essay. Yet, more than a mere exhibition, Wilson staged a performance art piece entitled “The Dreadlock Hoax” during which the artist, dressed up as Virginia Woolf, proclaimed a speech which questioned our ability to appropriate and negotiate past literary texts and authors. Unbeknownst to his audience, Wilson’s speech was yet another literary recycling, this time of Woolf’s 1937 essay, “Craftsmanship”. Wilson’s performance thus highly relied on both the notion and practice of passing, in terms of gender, race, and language. This article analyses how Kabe Wilson’s multifaceted and multi-scaled creative passing enables him to talk back to Virginia Woolf in her own words, and acts as a form of counter-interpellation through which Wilson reclaims his agency both as a reader and as an artist, while questioning the contemporary relevance of Woolf’s words and recycling them for the twenty-first century.

Artistic Confluence: Examining the Cultural and Religious Interplay Between Yunnan and Imperial China During the Sui-Tang and Song Periods in Art

This study delves into the cultural nuances of the peripheral kingdoms in the west and south-west regions during the Sui-Tang and Song periods of Imperial China. While there's extensive research on mainstream Chinese identity, these peripheral regions, particularly Yunnan, have been relatively underexplored. The area witnessed a shift from scattered chiefdoms to more structured governance, with the Nanzhao Kingdom consolidating power by the 8th century. With the introduction of Azhaliism, a form of esoteric Buddhism, in the 9th century, Buddhism replaced local pagan practices, significantly influencing the region's cultural and artistic expressions. This study analyses art pieces from the Nanzhao and Dali Kingdom periods, examining four pieces from both the respective local kingdoms and their corresponding Chinese dynasties. The art pieces, including the renowned Illustrated History of Nanzhao and the Thousand Buddha Picture from the Dali Kingdom, offer insights into the evolving cultural dynamics, reflecting both unique regional attributes and broader Chinese influences. The research suggests a growing alignment of Yunnan art with mainstream Chinese styles post the Tang dynasty, emphasizing the region's gradual Sinophilic shift, while retaining its distinctive Indo-Tibetian elements. This analysis underscores the multifaceted cultural interplay between Yunnan and central China, illuminating the symbiotic evolution of their artistic and cultural identities.

THE LUXURY WATCH INVESTMENT MARKET

The luxury watch investment market offers a distinctive blend of history, craftsmanship, and exclusivity. While it may not fit the conventional mold of traditional investments, the allure of owning a piece of horological art has attracted a growing number of collectors and investors. As with any investment, thorough research, an understanding of market trends, and a passion for horology are essential for success in this unique niche. In a world driven by technology and rapid change, luxury watches stand as timeless symbols of elegance and a testament to the enduring appeal of meticulous craftsmanship.

Ebû Züeyb el-Hüzelî ve Mersiyeleri: Oğullarına Nazmettiği Mersiye Örneği

In the vast expanse of classical Arabic literature, the works of Abū Dhu’ayb al-Hudhalī stand out, particularly his elegies, which provide a pro-found glimpse into the sociocultural dynamics of his era. The research presented in this article delves deep into the life and artistry of Abū Dhu’ayb, meticulously examining how his personal experiences and surroundings shaped his poetic expressions. Elegies, often characterized by their mournful tone and reflective nature, become especially significant in Abū Dhu’ayb’s repertoire as they offer poetic lamentations and provide insight into the world in which he lived. The subject of this research focuses on Abū Dhu’ayb’s elegies, providing an in-depth literary analysis, and aiming to discern the intricate interplay between his life’s events and his poetic manifestations. By situating Abū Dhu’ayb’s elegies within the broader canvas of classical Arabic poetry, this research seeks to shed light on their distinct characteristics, thematic concerns, and stylistic nuances. Within the scope of this article, special attention is given to his deeply moving elegy dedicated to his sons. Drawing from a wide spectrum of his poems, we ensure a comprehensive understanding of Abū Dhu’ayb’s unique approach to the art of elegy. The rationale for this inquiry becomes particularly salient when we position Abū Dhu’ayb within the milieu of his literary peers. Although numerous poets of his era ventured into the domain of elegy, Abū Dhu’ayb’s compositions stand apart, characterized by their intimate resonance and the intricate threads of narrative woven seamlessly into his poetic tapestry. Engaging with overarching themes of fate, destiny, honor, and the human condition, his works do more than just lament the loss of loved ones or ponder the transient nature of life. Through this research, we aim to elevate the understanding of Abū Dhu’ayb’s contribution to Arabic literature and underscore the importance of his elegies as both literary mas-terpieces and historical documents. The primary purpose of this study is twofold. Firstly, it seeks to explore the artistic depth and breadth of Abū Dhu’ayb’s elegies, understanding their thematic richness and linguistic excellence. Secondly, the study aims to draw connections between the poet’s life—a life replete with its share of joys, sorrows, triumphs, and tribulations—and the elegies he crafted. By doing so, the research offers a holistic view of the poet, not just as a literary figure but also as a person deeply affected by the world around him. The methodological framework employed in this research is rooted in both literary analysis and historical contextualization. By closely reading Abū Dhu’ayb’s elegies, the research deciphers their symbolic and metaphorical elements, laying bare the poet’s craft. Concurrently, by positioning these elegies within their historical context, the study provides a broader understanding of the socio-political and cultural milieu of Abū Dhu’ayb’s era. This dual approach ensures a well-rounded exploration, enabling readers to appreciate the elegies both as individual pieces of art and as part of a larger poetic tradition. The research methodology used in this study involves a combination of literary analysis and historical contextualization.