Artistic Quality Research Articles

ХУДОЖЕСТВЕННЫЕ ОСОБЕННОСТИ РОССИЙСКИХ ПРОМЫСЛОВ ЛАКОВОЙ МИНИАТЮРЫ В СОВРЕМЕННОМ ДЕКОРАТИВНОМ ИСКУССТВЕ И ДИЗАЙНЕ

This article examines the Russian crafts of lacquer miniature painting in the context of the manifestation of their artistic features in modern decorative and applied arts and design. The authors’ goal is to identify stylistic techniques of Russian varnishes and analyze the possibilities of using authentic characteristics of folk art in the author’s design of design objects and decorative arts. The article presents the general and specific in the visual arts and technologies of Fedoskino, Palekh, Kholuy and Mstera. It has been determined that Fedoskino has the artistic features of realistic oil painting, and Palekh, Kholui and Mstera, formed on the basis of icon painting, acquired the features of conventionally decorative painting with tempera paints. The article lists the specific artistic features of each of the declared crafts of lacquer miniatures. The authors come to the conclusion that the original Russian traditions of folk painting have recognizable traditions that have developed over decades, which may represent an “artistic code” of Russian culture. Using the wealth of artistic expressiveness of lacquer miniatures in our country, the opportunity has been formed to create modern works of art with decoding the source of inspiration in the process of designing new products of design and applied creativity.

Образ войны в мультфильмах США 1941–1945 гг.

Studies of propaganda in Allied countries during World War II for the most part concern either printed matter or cinema, while animated films (cartoons) have been much less investigated in this regard. The present article is devoted to the representation and reflection of World War II in American cartoons in 1941–1945 — an unusual and little-studied issue in Russian historiography. Specific examples and artistic features, as well as approaches to the use of cartoons as a means of propaganda, are considered. Within the framework of the article, samples of propaganda cartoons were analyzed, a certain typology of setting images and placing accents was derived, and conclusions were drawn about the importance of animation in the development of propaganda. Specific examples show the transformation of animation to suit military interests and the connection of the largest (and not only) film industry representatives with the state. Also, within the framework of the article, it was analyzed how the state interacted with animators and studios, along with how it itself was involved in the creation of propaganda and animation films. In particular, the history and activities of the “First Motion Picture Unit” and the first results of its work at the beginning of the war were considered. The case studies showed how American animation was modified in response to new needs and characteristics of the market, how existing characters were used for propaganda purposes and new works were created, as well as what stereotypes about America’s opponents were formed in cartoons. The article is based on literature and sources on the topic.

Analysis of the Artistic Characteristics of Traditional Culture Printmaking in Ganzi Autonomous Prefecture

Traditional culture printmaking in Ganzi Prefecture refers to the printmaking works created using realistic techniques since 1929, reflecting the history and great achievements in construction in Ganzi Prefecture. It inherits the cultural tradition of emerging printmaking and holds significant social and artistic cultural value. This article analyzes the traditional culture printmaking in Ganzi Prefecture and summarizes its artistic characteristics that combine ethnicity and artistry.

Artistic Characteristics and Innovative Application of Ink Animation in Animation Scenes in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Abstract This paper discusses the artistic characteristics and innovative applications of ink animation in the era of artificial intelligence, mainly including the preprocessing of ink works, the Extraction of stylistic feature analysis, the internal haloing technique, and the simulation technique of ink painting features. The research methods include image segmentation, object contour and internal separation, and the application of ink stylization techniques. The results show that the improved CIE1976L*a*b* color space transformation and the “kernel-free” region growing method have successfully realized the efficient processing and stylistic feature extraction of ink works. The experiments use the gray scale co-production matrix for texture characterization, and the results show that the extracted stylistic features have a high degree of consistency with the traditional artistic features of ink animation. In addition, the practical expression of terrain ink style is realized by 3D ink rendering technology, which demonstrates the innovative application of ink animation in modern technology.

The Artistic Characteristics and Symbolism of the Butterfly Pattern in Nanjing Yunjin

The Artistic Characteristics and Symbolism of the Butterfly Pattern in Nanjing Yunjin

A Deep Learning Approach to Quantitative Analysis of Japanese Artworks: Exploring the Latent Features of Ukiyo-e Artists

A Deep Learning Approach to Quantitative Analysis of Japanese Artworks: Exploring the Latent Features of Ukiyo-e Artists

Қожа Ахмет Ясауи кесенесіндегі геометриялық өрнектер

The article considered the use of geometric patterns as one of the special features of Islamic art. Considerable intellectual input from Islamic mathematicians, astronomers, and scientists was required to create this unique new style. The heyday of architecture in the Middle Ages was the teaching of balance and harmony. Therefore, geometric statics becomes a part of the doctrine of geometric harmony. From this, the unity of the architectural-spatial format of the structure and the method of coordinating its structure can be seen. Since then, the geometric methods as the basis of architecture became the leading idea system of architecture, which had great importance in the formation and development of medieval Eastern architecture. The works of the architects of the medieval East, artists who worked with patterns and geometric patterns, formed as a generalization of the experience formulated in connection with the new classification of mathematical sciences, had a decisive influence on the direction of the worldview of many generations. At the same time, the scope of use of geometrical patterns has expanded, as theory bases have arisen from the experience itself, from the experience of construction and art production. It also covered geometric theory and practical problems such as the spatial structure of the building, the balance of architectural structures, stability and strength of the structure as a whole, geometric expression. Maintaining the balance of such geometric patterns and architectural structures, the medieval Khoja Akhmat Yasawi mausoleum was built. This building was the propaganda and spread of Islam, ideological and political character of Amir Temir's state. The mausoleum of Khoja Akhmat Yasawi is distinguished by its scale and grandeur of design, but the volume-spatial interpretation of the complex is simple. At the same time, the issue of studying the geometric patterns on the facades of Khoja Ahmet Yasawi mausoleum based on this theory and other geometric laws is considered.

The specifics of teaching the techniques of conducting gesture in the "Choral conducting" classroom

The profession of conductor is one of the most important musical specialties in the world. The conductor plays the role of the head of the orchestra or choir, is responsible for the accuracy and expressiveness of the sound of the work, and serves as an intermediary between the author and the performer. The nature of the music and the performance interpretation depend on the correct work of the conductor. There is an educational side to the conductor's work. The choirmaster, engaged in teaching, solves a number of educational tasks. The article examines the specifics of teaching conducting gesture techniques in the classroom in the specialty "Choral conducting", highlights the main aspects and problems of conducting a choral group, and compares the work of a choral and symphonic conductor. The technique of managing a vocal group – an academic, folk or church choir - implies the ability to read scores in different keys, arrange them, and correctly distribute the parts depending on the characteristics of the voices. The choir director also works with the literary text of vocal compositions. It is impossible to do without general musical and theoretical knowledge in the field of solfeggio, harmony, and polyphony. The technique of staging the conducting apparatus and the schedule of the timing schemes practically do not differ among the heads of instrumental and vocal groups. This can be explained by the general nature, the psychology of collective music making. However, we must not forget about the specific features of choral conducting. This is the relative smoothness of gestures due to the different allocation of voices than in the orchestra, as well as the non-use of the conductor's baton. The second important difference between a choirmaster and a symphonic conductor is the need to analyze not only the musical, but also the verbal text of the score. The characteristic of the composer's work is added to the characteristic of the poet's work or the features of oral folk art, if the exact author of the text is unknown. In the work of a chorus conductor, vocal performance is of great importance, which is related to the possibilities of the voice. Choral conducting is more intimate than orchestral conducting. The most obvious synthesis of these arts, which almost completely eliminates all differences, can be noted in the management of both vocal and instrumental groups at once: in operas, cantatas, oratorios.

ГЕРОЙ ПОД СТЕНАМИ КРЕПОСТИ: К ВОПРОСУ О ВИЗУАЛЬНОЙ РЕПРЕЗЕНТАЦИИ РАМСЕСА II В БИТВЕ ПРИ КАДЕШЕ

The Ramesseum temple erected under Ramesses II is one of the most significant monuments of Egyptian architecture of the XIX dynasty. Battle scenes illustrating the last major battle of the Bronze Age – the Battle of Kadesh – have been preserved on its walls. The fierce opposition of the young Pharaoh to the Hittites led to the signing of the first peace treaty in history. In Egyptian sources, Ramesses appears as a victor who prevailed over the enemy, thanks to his personal qualities and the will of the gods. The comparison of written evidence and relief images allows us to form an objective vision of the battle of Kadesh, its course and results. The analysis of sources also makes it possible to identify specific features of Egyptian official art, which include the canonical rules for the image presentation of the victorious king, as well as the artistic techniques used for that. Special attention is paid to the context of the creation of reliefs, namely, the state ideology and worldview of the ancient Egyptians in the era of the New Kingdom.

Дефекты оптики в лирике В. Набокова французского периода

The paper considers the poems of Vladimir Nabokov from the late 1930s. The lyrics reflect the writer’s experiments with the possibilities of language to convey the subjective experience of the artist. These texts referred to the French period are characterized by objectively “clear” optics. The poems “Oko” (“Oculus”) and “Chto za noch’ s pamyat’yu sluchilos’” (“What happened overnight”) utilize apophatic definitions and interrogative sentences to indicate the possibility of verbalizing the supersensual experience without linguistic constraints. The endeavor to express transcendental sensations through language invokes linguistic creativity and references to other literary works. The aesthetic framework established by Nabokov necessitates a state of reflective silence when perceiving his brilliant poetry, which is distinguished by the verbalization of unrecognized shades, sounds, and odors. Nabokov actualizes the metalinguistics ability of the artistic word to convey the specific sensorial characteristics of poetic inspiration and to possess its own referential memory. The study reveals how Nabokov employs references to his and other works to emphasize the artistic quality of optical aberrations. During the late 1930s, prior to transitioning to English, Nabokov focuses on the sensorial, mnemonic, and language mistakes and neutralizes the boundaries between the discourses, genres, epic, and lyrics. The wide literary context highlights the transgressive and conflict nature of V. Nabokov’s works of the French period. This background encompasses the early poems by Nabokov, works of contemporary émigré poets such as V. Hodasevich, G. Ivanov, G. Adamovich, and classical Russian poetry by A. Pushkin and V. Zhukovsky.

Естетична свідомість та емпатія в професійній підготовці майбутнього дизайнера

The article presents aesthetic consciousness and empathy as multifunctional constructions that interact and influence knowledge and understanding of art, solving problems of aesthetic experience, processes in personality development. The purpose of the article is the study of aesthetic consciousness and empathy, ways of their intersection in the professional training of a future designer. The study examines the intersection of aesthetic consciousness and empathy at the level of key theories of aesthetic perception, aesthetic experience, empathy, understanding of emotional states, emphasizing the peculiarities of human reaction to art and aesthetic stimuli. It has been determined that aesthetic consciousness goes beyond simple perception and extends to the understanding of emotions and the meanings they evoke. Empathy combined with aesthetic awareness provides an opportunity to engage more deeply with art, to resonate with it, which allows not only to appreciate the beauty and artistic qualities of the work, but also to interact emotionally with the aesthetic experience. The need for the formation of aesthetic awareness and empathy in the process of professional training of a future designer has been proven. The study describes the approbation of a new approach to the study of the theoretical material of the educational component “History of Art” of the bachelor’s training in the specialty 022.01 “Design” of the educational and professional program “Graphic Design” of the “Luhansk National University named after Taras Shevchenko” by studying ancient creative technologies and techniques of famous artists from further practical reproduction of these styles in their own creative works by students of higher education. It is emphasized that the students of higher education project their own emotions and experience onto the work, creating an individual, but at the same time deeply connected with the original idea of the artist. It has been established that the paths of intersection of aesthetic consciousness and empathy in the activity of the designer are defined in aesthetic perception from the position of emotional empathy. Under such conditions, designers are able to create expressive aesthetic images that have a deep emotional and intellectual content that makes you think, feel and empathize.

Artistic Features of Chinese Network Literature on the Example of the Web Novel by Moxiang Tongxiu “The Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation” (2016)

This paper examines the artistic originality of Chinese online literature and its linguistic features on the example of the novelized cycle of the modern online novelist Moxiang Tongxiu “The Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation” (墨香铜臭《魔道祖师》, 2016). The research is interdisciplinary in nature, the focus is primarily on the structural features of poetics, the principles of artistic world modeling and interacting elements of various levels (genre, stylistic, ideological, thematic, figurative, compositional, etc.), as well as some linguistic features associated with the writer’s idiosyncrasy. The text of the work is analyzed not only in its external, formal, but also internal, substantive aspects, a systematic description of the different structural elements is given. The genre affiliation and genre varieties of the work are considered separately, the question is raised about its multi-genre specifics and the simultaneous inclusion of various genre features of such forms as a novel, a web novella, a fantastic narrative, a fairy tale, a xianxia, etc. It is argued and put forward the hypothesis that these signs and their elements rather act not as a genre, but as a local textual effect, which can be point-episodic in nature and/or become the dominant feature of a web work. The analysis of intermediate and intertextual means and features is given. The author’s constant appeal to the ecphrastic technique in writing practice in the synthetic transmission of musical imagery, as well as to the integration of resources and materials of classical Chinese literature as an intertextual means of expressiveness of artistic literature, is proved.

Artistic features of portrait works of foreign sculptors working in Azerbaijan

Artistic features of portrait works of foreign sculptors working in Azerbaijan

Sofonisba Anguissola: “Celebre”, “Forgotten” or “Great”? The Main Problems in the Historiography of Creativity

Every year the women’s art becomes more and more relevant issue: interest to the women’s art in common and to its individual representatives is growing. Sofonisba Anguissola, due to a lot of documentary evidences and a fairly large pictorial heritage, is an important figure for understanding the general problems of female creativity in the 16th century. In Russia, the artist is still little known, and information about her in works is mostly very general and often contains inaccuracies and errors, which determines the relevance of the study. The purpose of this article is to analyze the historiography of S. Anguissola’s work, which would allow to define the current state of affairs in the issue of understanding of the topic, as well as to identify problems and prospects related to the consideration of her art, which has been evaluated in different ways since its first mention in the literature. The 16th and 17th centuries biographers talked about her mostly in a rather high tone. Art connoisseurs, without detracting from her skills, noted that she adopted too much from other artists. With the rise of feminist art studies, the perspective of S. Anguissola’s work has changed towards greater appreciation. In modern literature there are scientific works that demonstrate new aspects and approaches to the study of the artist’s art, such as pedagogical view of her works, the degree of influence of various masters, her staying in Spain, the artistic specificity of self-portraits. Comprehensive study of the S. Anguissola’s art allows not only to identify the artistic features of her works, but also to consider the socio-cultural context in which she lived and worked. In the conditions of the development of modern art history, marked by a growing popularity of gender studies, the balanced approach to the artist biography and to her art is a necessary quality for a scientist to correctly understand her place in the history of art.

ИСТОРИЯ ВОЗНИКНОВЕНИЯ И РАЗВИТИЯ КОМИКСА В США

The article provides a historical overview of such a literary and artistic phenomenon as a comic book in the United States of America. The most popular definition of a comic book in special literature to date has been characterized. The history of the appearance of the comic book and its individual artistic features are examined in detail. Conclusions have been drawn about the origin of comics in Europe and their gradual spread to the United States. The most significant works of European authors (R. Töpfer, W. Busch) and the first American authors (R. Outcolt, W. Mackay and G. Herriman) are considered. It is shown how, after the first stages of development, a specific, purely American comic book genre began to form - superhero comics (superheroics) and its influence on the entire further history of these works in America. The periodization of the history of the comic book by "centuries," characteristic features of comics of each century, the most iconic or typical works of each of these periods, is considered. In addition, the works of the most iconic and important authors and artists of the superhero comic book genre are considered and the development of other comic book genres, as well as the influence of the state and the specific historical situation on the subject of works, are characterized. The article is based on scientific and popular science literature on the topic of research.

Exploration the use of digital technology in the revitalisation design of Ming Dynasty’s Yingluo jewellery

Buddhist art originated with the emergence of Buddhism and has experienced continual innovation and development throughout history. Yingluo jewellery was introduced to China from India, with its form continuously incorporating ancient Chinese aesthetics in its inheritance and development. The designs of Ming Dynasty’s Yingluo jewellery exhibited a more secular and everyday trend. This article centres on the design of Ming Dynasty necklaces, using the Fahai Temple mural and the Yongxuan court statues as representative examples. The article summarises the distinct artistic features of Ming Dynasty necklaces and explores their aesthetics, focusing on three aspects: shape structure, colour matching, and pattern design. Additionally, 3D digital modelling is employed to revitalise and restore the necklaces’ beauty. Technical abbreviations will be explained upon first usage, and the text adheres to standard academic formatting and language conventions. The objective is to enhance national cultural confidence, bridge the gap between cultural heritage, appreciate the allure of traditional art treasures, and revive cultural artifacts. The infusion of rich cultural nuances into contemporary jewellery design, integration of traditional artistic components into modern aesthetics, and merging exceptional Ming Dynasty necklace works with contemporary aesthetic context, facilitates the seamless integration of outstanding culture into contemporary society.

Russian translations of Stefan Mallarmé's poem "Apparition"

The subject of this article is the analysis of the translation reception S. Mallarmé's poem "Apparition" (1863). Based on Mallarmé's theory of poetry and symbol, the author examines the role of metaphorical transference in the creation of symbols. The research objectives include a comparative analysis of the translations of Bryusov and Talov. The main attention is paid to the analysis of translation strategies, the adequacy of the transmission of meaning and the emotional coloring of the original, which will allow to conclude about such an approach to the translation of Mallarmé's works, which helps to most fully recreate the author's intention. In the course of the study, a biographical method was used to establish a connection between the biography of the poet and the features of the literary work created by him. Linguistic analysis allowed to analyze the linguistic and artistic features of the original and translations of the work. Comparative method allowed us to draw a conclusion about the techniques necessary for the translator to recreate the poetics of the original. The scientific novelty of the study consists in the insufficient study of the problem. In addition, the poem "Apparition" had not previously become the object of close attention of Russian researchers, despite the high aesthetic qualities of the work and the existing translation multiplicity. As a result of the research, the peculiarities of perception and transmission of metaphorical images of light in the translations of V. Bryusov and M. Talov into Russian were revealed. The main conclusion of the study of the translation reception of Mallarmé's lyrics by Russian poets will be that when translating, it is necessary not only to recreate the poetic plot, but most of all to strive to convey the mood and impressions created in the original text.

The social role of women in prehistoric Egypt: an analysis of female figurines and iconography

Female figurines from most periods of ancient Egyptian history occur in a variety of contexts. These images were often fashioned from clay, faience, ivory, stone, and wood. Of these, female figurines discovered in funerary contexts are highly interesting: Did they represent family members of the deceased, or was it a sort of ritual that entailed placing a feminine model with deceased males to serve them in the afterlife? In this paper, I will primarily analyze the social role of women in prehistoric Egypt. Additionally, I will also assess artistic renditions and the overall iconography of feminine figurines from that period. The following questions will help to unravel the aspects: Why were female figurines placed in tombs? What are the artistic features specific to female figurines? What can we learn from the positions in which female figurines were placed? This paper will study examples of female figurine their artistic and social styles and draw comparisons to understand their development. As for the Feminine iconography in this period, we will show the depiction of woman on the antiquities since the age of Badari, with a discussing of the development of the feminine iconography, until the early dynastic era. Through these depictions, we will be able to-functional and social role through the depicted scenes on pottery vessels, mace heads, and tombs. The presence of feminine figurines and iconography in this early stage of the development of ancient Egyptian culture is indicative of the prominent role women essayed in daily life - as mothers, wives, and servants- an aspect the deceased wished to carry forward into the next world.

Artistic features of expressionism in Hans Nossack novel “The D'Arthez Case”

Artistic features of expressionism in Hans Nossack novel “The D'Arthez Case”

China-Thailand Buddhist mural research: To create the visual art work of the “Three worlds”

A study of Sino-Thai Buddhist murals: research for the creation of a visual art work on the theme of The Three Realms The purpose of the study was to examine the development and artistic characteristics of Sino-Thai Buddhist murals as well as the content of the Thai Buddhist classic The Three Realms of Phra Luang and the Buddhist spirituality and worldview. The study summarizes the characteristics of Chinese and Thai mural paintings in terms of modeling and color composition through literature research, fieldwork, and data combing. The final result of the research is the symbiotic use of mural symbols and colors shared by China and Thailand, and the creation of visual art works with the characteristics of cultural symbiosis by combining the new design spirit with the cultural themes of the three worlds.