Art-related Activities Research Articles

평면도형의 이동에서 모양과 방향의 변화에 대한 학생의 이해

This study analyzes how the shape and direction of figures are addressed in relation to transformations (translation, reflection, and rotation) in elementary school textbooks from the 7th curriculum to the 2015 revised curriculum, and investigates 5th-grade students' understanding of shape and direction through a test. The results revealed that students interpreted the meaning of shape inconsistently, varying their understanding based on the given context. In tasks requiring students to identify whether the shape or direction of a figure remained unchanged after reflection or rotation, their responses were influenced by the symmetry of each figure. Based on these results, this study discusses the issues inherent in the linguistic expressions and activities related to shape and direction in the textbooks. The conclusion suggests that, for 3rd and 4th graders, the focus should be on observing various combinations of translation, reflection, and rotation, and engaging in art-related activities or interesting problem-solving tasks. Activities that involve identifying whether shapes are the same should be more thoroughly addressed in the 5th and 6th grades, alongside the concept of congruence.

Military Families and the Arts: An ArcGIS StoryMaps Collection to Discover Art Institutions Near Active-Duty Military Installations

abstract: Military Families and the Arts is an ArcGIS StoryMaps collection that serves military families by mapping art museums and arts centers located near active-duty military installations. The interactive maps are organized by military branch and browsable by an alphabetical list of active-duty military installations. The ArcGIS StoryMaps collection serves three primary functions: to assist military spouses pursuing a career in the arts with finding a comprehensive list of potential employers, to assist military dependents with finding arts-related opportunities to network into their current or new communities, and to assist military families with finding art-related activities near their military installation in the continental United States.

Art as an Image of The Shah

In 1566, after Sultan Suleiman’s death, Shah Tahmasp (r. 1524-1576) sent condolences and congratulations to Sultan Selim II (r. 1566-1574) along with several gifts, including a magnificent Quran and an exquisite illustrated Shahnama copy, noteworthy in Iranian art history. However, the letter accompanying these gifts has often been overlooked, perceived as containing mere courtesies. This letter marked a significant exchange between Safavid kings and Ottoman sultans, with participation from secretaries across Iran. Its authors aimed to portray an idealized king and their notable characteristics, demonstrating that the actions of these rulers (Sultan Suleiman, Sultan Selim, and particularly Shah Tahmasp) aligned with this ideal. Art-related activities were among these characteristics. The authors detailed the Safavid king’s palace, garden, and the artistic gifts to highlight their connection with the king’s ideal image. This article explores the letter as a literary and artistic medium, delving into its intricate rhetoric as a tool for representing royal authority. Additionally, it addresses how the authors’ descriptions of artworks as integral to the king’s image conveyed political meaning, illustrating how art reflected royal power in public and political spheres.

Integrated Art and ESP Project in Ukraine

Abstract—The article describes an integrated art and English project for specific purposes on the topic “Academic Conferences” used for teaching future Ukrainian engineers in the winter of 2022. The project finished right before the war in Ukraine began. The sample size included 90 third-course future chemical engineers who study English for specific purposes. This study investigated the benefits of the project for future engineers, the role of the art practices used, as well as students’ perceptions of the project. Online questionnaires, observations and interviews were used. The results showed that the project improved students’ confidence in different conference-related skills and had a positive influence on the professional language skills development of future engineers. Art practices used in the project made learning memorable, contextualised and authentic. Art-related activities promoted professional communication and fostered the use of 21st-century skills such as cooperative, creative, critical and digital skills. The main hypothesis was supported and the project was effective due to the combination of project-based learning, art enhancement and integration, and specially chosen job-related art and ESP connections. The findings indicate an overwhelmingly positive response from the learners about this project and their interest in future art and ESP integrated projects. However, the study also revealed that students need additional support for developing XX cooperative, time management and writing skills as well as for working with authentic materials.

Mapping Art in the Industrial North Periphery of Beirut

Since 2005, the areas surrounding Nahr Beirut—the river that cuts through the northeastern border of Lebanon’s capital city—became subject to the development of “art worlds” (Becker). Specifically, the neighborhood of Corniche el-Nahr became host to art-related activities in museums, galleries, studios, artist residencies, and interdisciplinary spaces. At the same time, real estate developments began to transform the urban landscapes of the areas surrounding Nahr Beirut, especially in terms of housing and architecture. In this article, I aim to untangle the interconnections between artistic activities and real estate development around Nahr Beirut in the northeastern periphery of Lebanon’s capital. First, I examine the underlying conditions that led to the establishment of art institutions in the periphery. Second, by focusing on the rebranding campaign of Corniche el-Nahr, on the construction of mixed-use buildings and on the impact of these projects on local economies, I analyze the way arts worlds are embedded in the material and non-material transformation processes in these peripheral areas. Finally, I study the connections between art worlds and urban transformation, which led art professionals to question their practices within this urban context.

Artists, folklorists, and cultural institutions in Ecuador (1944–1964)

ABSTRACT This article explores the relationship between art, folklore, and cultural institutions in mid-twentieth-century Ecuador. The founding of the Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana (CCE) in 1944 represented a milestone in the construction of the idea of ‘national culture’. It generated a cultural policy that recognized indigeneity as the foundation of Ecuadorian identity. The artists of the time took up joint actions with the CCE intended to salvage what was initially regarded as ‘manual art’ or ‘indigenous arts’, and eventually became notions of ‘handicrafts’ and/or ‘folklore’. Following the creation of the Instituto Ecuatoriano del Folklore and the Instituto Azuayo del Folklore in the 1960s, both of which were affiliated with the CCE, a series of art-related activities were organized. The artists involved regarded themselves as folklorists and took charge not only of collecting ethnographic materials throughout the country but also of motivating an aesthetic interest in, and promoting craft practices among the indigenous peoples. From this perspective, this article considers the complex interweaving between what was being configured as a field of artistic-aesthetic creation and research as conceived from the standpoint of material culture, its intersection with the anthropology of folklore at the time, and the interests of the nation-state in this kind of cultural practice.

The art of learning the Greek language by adult refugees and immigrants

“The present research explores the role that art plays in learning Greek as a foreign language by refugees and immigrants, but also the obstacles that arise in its use as a means of teaching tool. The quantitative research was carried out through questionnaires and results showed that, teachers support the positive effect of art on all students' language skills. The research questions of the study concern: How does the didactic use of art affect the obstacles that arise during the learning of the Greek language?; To what extent do educators believe that the use of a variety of art forms helps learners to improve their language skills?; How do learners experience the course process when combined with art-related activities?; Does the didactic use of art affect the participation and interest of adult learners?; Are there instances in which the use of art encounters obstacles in its teaching or design?”

Taking care of the researcher -a nature and art-related activity retreat: Sharing natural space puts humanity into perspective.

There has been an insufficient amount of studies that examine how academic working life of researchers can be supported. We examine the use of a nature and art-related activity retreat designed for researchers. The purpose was to evaluate if and how researchers perceived different workshop experiences set in nature as meaningful and important with regards to their self-care. A mixed group of six researchers from Sweden, Finland, and the United States met for a three-day retreat consisting of self-selected nature and art-related activities. From data constituted from participant reflections, a focus group interview, a three months follow-up questionnaire, and an analysis of the workshops undertaken, three major themes were identified: "Sharing and connection", "Embodiment" and "Nature". Analysis of the workshop-style exercises did not show significant variance in reported meaningfulness and usefulness related to the activity itself. However, there was a strong correlation between perceived value and shared experience where the sharing of the natural space was felt to put humanity into perspective. Organizing and systematizing health preventive retreats for researchers in academia may be an important part of the sustainabile academic community in which the researcher needs to be better taken care of in a more embodied way. Although this study was conducted prior to COVID-19, such retreats and potentially also online versions, could be useful for managing the pandemic and afterwards, in our new "normal".

An Analysis on the Art-Related Activities in Nuri Curriculum Guidebook for 4-Year-Old - Elements of art, principles of art, and aesthetic attitude -

An Analysis on the Art-Related Activities in Nuri Curriculum Guidebook for 4-Year-Old - Elements of art, principles of art, and aesthetic attitude -

The Big Five, Aesthetic Judgment Styles, and Art Interest.

The current study aimed to examine the associations between the Big Five personality dimensions, aesthetic judgment styles, and art interest. Participants (N = 253) were university students in Tehran, Iran. All participants completed measures of personality, aesthetic Judgment styles, and general interest in art. Results suggested that Openness to Experience was related to advanced styles of art judgment and interest in art-related activities. Regression analyses showed that sex (β = .18, t = 3.18, p = .002), Emotional Stability (β = .14, t = 2.47, p = .01), Openness to Experience (β = .18, t = 3.14, p = .002), symbolic aesthetic judgment style (β = .31, t = 4.63, p < .001), and concrete aesthetic judgment style (β = -.19, t = -3.25, p = .001) significantly predicted art interest. The role of personality and individual difference constructs in aesthetic judgment and art interest is discussed and future directions are outlined.

Moral growth mindset is associated with change in voluntary service engagement.

Incremental implicit theories are associated with a belief regarding it is possible to improve one’s intelligence or ability through efforts. Previous studies have demonstrated that incremental implicit theories contributed to better academic achievement and positive youth development. Our study aimed to examine whether incremental implicit theories of morality significantly influenced change in students’ engagement in voluntary service activities. In our study, 54 Korean college students for Study 1 and 180 Korean 8th graders for Study 2 were recruited to conduct two two-wave studies. We surveyed participants’ implicit theories of morality and participation in voluntary service activities. The effect of implicit theories of morality on change in service engagement was analyzed through regression analysis. In Study 1, the moral growth mindset significantly moderated longitudinal change in service engagement. In Study 2, the moral growth mindset significantly influenced engagement in art-related activities, while it significantly moderated change in engagement in youth-related activities.

Educational activities for older people as a part of social work

The article is an attempt to highlight the value of the educational activities for the quality of human life and educational practices of social workers in gerontology. The article introduces the research results obtained from the focus group. 10 social workers with the experience of organizing educational activities in social care institutions for older people participated in the research. Organising of social events for social workers means implementation of leisure, culture, art related activities through utilizing inner resources of the organisation and by outsourcing of educational activities. Organizing educational activities for social workers is a creative process. It offers learning experience and, while dealing with limitations of resources, allows for collaboration with organisations that are involved in cultural and art activities.

Exploring the impact of creative expression through interactive art making on older adults’ well-being

ABSTRACTResearch on enhancing healthy aging through art-related activities is a relatively recent phenomenon. We draw inspiration from the ability of interactive art technology to merge electronics into artifacts whose aesthetics are shaped by their craft components. We believe such artifacts hold great potential to engage older adults and significantly improve their daily lives. Therefore, we developed an interactive art-making program for seniors at local assisted-living facilities aimed to enhance cognitive engagement, social connectedness and sense of well-being in older adults. This article examines the physical and mental experience of our participants as they made electronic cards by hand and explores new approaches to electronics construction that leverages the affordances of other related handicrafts.

The visible part: Of art galleries, artistic activity and urban dynamics

This paper looks at the places of art and art galleries from a spatial point of view and in relation to contemporary urban dynamics. Presenting prospective reflections about the spatialities of places where transactions are financial and symbolic, as well as the data and methods used for empirical research, this paper introduces an ongoing project dealing with the Parisian gallery landscape since the contemporary art boom, in relation to the production of urban space. I argue that ‘visibility’ is a useful notion to interrogate the geography and dynamics associated with art galleries. It can either describe their presence and environment within the city and from the street, or the ‘visibilisation’ of portions of the city in relation to the dynamics of urban renewal. Based on quantitative and qualitative data, the project will offer insights into the causes and impacts of the spatial structuration of the Parisian art market on different scales. Therefore, the project enhances existing research concerning the influence of art-related activities upon the transformations of urban space, but also anchors the analysis of the geography of art galleries and its recent history in a wider socio-economical perspective.

Locating a Place for the Arts Within the Art of Child and Youth Care Practice

Art, not of any specific form, but art and the processes in which it is created are compatible with many core concepts of what defines a child and youth care (CYC) approach to working and being with young people. The author explores the perceived relationship between art and CYC practice and demonstrates how art-related activities can be used effectively within the context of a CYC approach to practicing care. The article reviews some fundamental philosophies of CYC practice, followed by an exploration of what constitutes art and its similarities and compatibility with a CYC approach. Connections made between CYC practice and the use of art-related activities centre on the use of purposeful activities, developmental/social pedagogical practice, self in relationship, and ethical practice.

Graffiti in China – Chinese Graffiti?

This article focuses on the emergence of graffiti in Beijing and Shanghai as an intriguing part of the contemporary art scene. Approaching graffiti through the framework of visual culture and analyzing both the visual and social aspects of creating graffiti images, I argue that contemporary graffiti in these cities can be regarded primarily as creative self-expression emphasizing aesthetic intention and a renaming process, not as vandalism. Deriving primarily from information gathered during my fieldwork in Beijing and Shanghai, I also discuss the development of graffiti in China and its characteristics. In the Euro-American context, graffiti is still commonly regarded as criminal activity that destroys public property. This allegation, however, fails to take into account how the international graffiti culture has become an enduring genre of art with strong emphasis on style and aesthetic evaluation. Although creating graffiti is a controversial issue in China also, graffiti nevertheless exists, especially in the so-called art areas (districts known for their numerous art galleries, artist studios, art-related activities and, occasionally, art museums), or in the surrounding neighbourhoods.

Art Museum Dust Collection: Wearing Away Museum Grounds—Dust Bunnies, White Lies, and New Measures

This Dialog piece details the current collaborative work underway between Sean Miller's Art Museum Dust Collection and Kelly Cobb's textile-based studio project Garment/Research.1 The Art Museum Dust Collection is an ongoing conceptual project that spans more than 13 years and includes dust from art museums worldwide. The Art Museum Dust Collection consists of a plethora of art-related activities and media, including a photographic series utilizing microscopy, dust-collecting actions in museums, dust-collecting equipment, performances, multiples, wearable art, and a miniature gallery featuring an art-museum dust montage mural.

Response to Reviews of If I Had the Chance Artwork from the Streets of Asia and the Pacific

Children, Youth and Environments. Vol 14, No.2 (2004) ISSN 1546-2250 Response to Reviews of If I Had the Chance… Artwork from the Streets of Asia and the Pacific Lynette Mallery Asian Development Bank Citation: Mallery, Lynette. Response to Reviews of If I Had the Chance…Artwork from the Streets of Asia and the Pacific.” Children, Youth and Environments 14(2), 2004. The editors of the book If I Had the Chance…Artwork from the Streets of Asia and the Pacific are grateful for the feedback these reviews provide. The reviews affirm our intention to have raised awareness of the effects of poverty on children. The fact that the book is being widely disseminated gives us hope that the children’s voices, which they expressed through their art, will be heard. As noted, the book is a “wonderful repository of data that can be fruitfully explored by layman, fieldworker and academic” as well as being a “moving catalogue of artwork.” Objective of the Book If I Had the Chance…Artwork from the Streets of Asia and the Pacific brings attention to the increasing number of children living on the streets of Asia and the Pacific. The book was one medium for the children to voice their dreams and aspirations. In preparing the art competition in seven cities—Dhaka, Jakarta, Kathmandu, Manila, Phnom Penh, Port Moresby, and Ulaanbaatar—the Asian Development Bank (ADB) liaised with nongovernment organizations (NGOs) that work with street children. After the competition, ADB organized a Roundtable with NGOs on Street Children in Manila to determine more closely the needs to be addressed. This cooperation is ongoing and is in line with ADB’s policy on cooperation with NGOs. 332 Content of the Book The book contains artwork and interviews from over 100 of the 1,060 children who joined the competition. Most of the artwork presented in the book came from the awardees; other artwork was chosen for its visual effectiveness, or how closely it related to the tapestry created by the children’s lives. While we attempted to interview all of the children who received awards, some children were not available. Selection of Artwork and Interviews In the presentation of the artwork and interviews, we decided against highlighting which art had been awarded a prize to remove the stigma of winners and non-winners. The intention was to highlight the common themes and common experiences all of the children experience, and to let those experiences speak to the reader. Awards The awards, including a trophy and a cash prize for art-related activities, were intended to encourage the children to further develop their artistic skills. The competition and the book were meant to celebrate the talent these children have, and to give the children an opportunity to showcase that talent. Organization/Layout of the Book While some reviews said the “graphic design is excellent” and the format “simple and effective,” some sought more organization in the presentation. (Note: The book won a 2004 Gold Quill Award of Excellence for Design from the International Association of Business Communicators.) We wanted the children’s art to speak for itself. We grouped some of the art to highlight the similarities in the drawings and thoughts of the children. We then cross-referenced the art to the interviews. What is ADB? 333 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is a multilateral development finance institution dedicated to reducing poverty in Asia and the Pacific. Established in 1966, ADB is owned by 63 members, both within and outside the Asia and Pacific region (the U.S. is one of largest contributors to ADB). ADB’s headquarters are located in Manila, Philippines with more than 2,000 staff from over 50 countries. ADB has field offices worldwide, including one in Washington, D.C. In November 1999, ADB’s Board of Directors approved the Poverty Reduction Strategy, which seeks to combat poverty through the following three pillars: 1) anti-poverty, sustainable economic growth—to generate employment and incomes, and promote policies that encourage labor-intensive growth; 2) inclusive social development—to promote the development of human capital that is the primary asset of the poor, improve access to basic social services, and strengthen the...

Response to Reviews of If I Had the Chance Artwork from the Streets of Asia and the Pacific

Children, Youth and Environments. Vol 14, No.2 (2004) ISSN 1546-2250 Response to Reviews of If I Had the Chance… Artwork from the Streets of Asia and the Pacific Lynette Mallery Asian Development Bank Citation: Mallery, Lynette. Response to Reviews of If I Had the Chance…Artwork from the Streets of Asia and the Pacific.” Children, Youth and Environments 14(2), 2004. The editors of the book If I Had the Chance…Artwork from the Streets of Asia and the Pacific are grateful for the feedback these reviews provide. The reviews affirm our intention to have raised awareness of the effects of poverty on children. The fact that the book is being widely disseminated gives us hope that the children’s voices, which they expressed through their art, will be heard. As noted, the book is a “wonderful repository of data that can be fruitfully explored by layman, fieldworker and academic” as well as being a “moving catalogue of artwork.” Objective of the Book If I Had the Chance…Artwork from the Streets of Asia and the Pacific brings attention to the increasing number of children living on the streets of Asia and the Pacific. The book was one medium for the children to voice their dreams and aspirations. In preparing the art competition in seven cities—Dhaka, Jakarta, Kathmandu, Manila, Phnom Penh, Port Moresby, and Ulaanbaatar—the Asian Development Bank (ADB) liaised with nongovernment organizations (NGOs) that work with street children. After the competition, ADB organized a Roundtable with NGOs on Street Children in Manila to determine more closely the needs to be addressed. This cooperation is ongoing and is in line with ADB’s policy on cooperation with NGOs. 304 Content of the Book The book contains artwork and interviews from over 100 of the 1,060 children who joined the competition. Most of the artwork presented in the book came from the awardees; other artwork was chosen for its visual effectiveness, or how closely it related to the tapestry created by the children’s lives. While we attempted to interview all of the children who received awards, some children were not available. Selection of Artwork and Interviews In the presentation of the artwork and interviews, we decided against highlighting which art had been awarded a prize to remove the stigma of winners and non-winners. The intention was to highlight the common themes and common experiences all of the children experience, and to let those experiences speak to the reader. Awards The awards, including a trophy and a cash prize for art-related activities, were intended to encourage the children to further develop their artistic skills. The competition and the book were meant to celebrate the talent these children have, and to give the children an opportunity to showcase that talent. Organization/Layout of the Book While some reviews said the “graphic design is excellent” and the format “simple and effective,” some sought more organization in the presentation. (Note: The book won a 2004 Gold Quill Award of Excellence for Design from the International Association of Business Communicators.) We wanted the children’s art to speak for itself. We grouped some of the art to highlight the similarities in the drawings and thoughts of the children. We then cross-referenced the art to the interviews. What is ADB? 305 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is a multilateral development finance institution dedicated to reducing poverty in Asia and the Pacific. Established in 1966, ADB is owned by 63 members, both within and outside the Asia and Pacific region (the U.S. is one of largest contributors to ADB). ADB’s headquarters are located in Manila, Philippines with more than 2,000 staff from over 50 countries. ADB has field offices worldwide, including one in Washington, D.C. In November 1999, ADB’s Board of Directors approved the Poverty Reduction Strategy, which seeks to combat poverty through the following three pillars: 1) anti-poverty, sustainable economic growth—to generate employment and incomes, and promote policies that encourage labor-intensive growth; 2) inclusive social development—to promote the development of human capital that is the primary asset of the poor, improve access to basic social services, and strengthen the...

Art Education: Growing Old or Coming of Age?

Traditional age-stage theories of visual development may not be fully adequate and should be amended in light of our society's current aging trends. New investigations into an area of development called neoteny may be influential in bringing about these amendments. Presented are studies that involve the evolution of neoteny and the origins of art. It is suggested that further exploration into these areas might result in a reconsideration of art education practices to encompass the art and art-related activities of citizens of all ages.