Artistic Quality Research Articles

Reception of Work of Afanasy Fet in China

The article examines the issue of the appeal of Chinese translators and researchers to the works of Afanasy Fet. The theme of the reception of the works of Russian classics does not lose its relevance in the context of intercultural communication. The material for the study consisted of Fet’s poems translated into Chinese, which were included in collections of Russian poetry or published in China as separate books, as well as studies by literary scholars and translators. The history of the reception of Fet’s works in China is presented. Two periods have been identified during which the study of the Russian poet’s work was carried out differently. It is noted that in the first half of the 20th century, Fet’s lyrics were translated and studied to a lesser extent because, from the perspective of the Chinese reader and specialist, they were considered to lack social significance, which was particularly important during that period of China’s development. However, from the late 1970s, the reception of Fet’s works began to develop. It is shown that during this period, the focus of translators and literary scholars shifted towards studying the artistic features of Fet’s poetry. Chinese researchers highlight the musicality, impressionism, and aesthetic qualities of the poetry of this Russian classic.

ИНТЕРПРЕТАЦИЯ ДРЕВНЕГО ФОЛЬКЛОРНОГО ТЕКСТА ЯКУТОВ

The author deals with the text of an archival document discovered in the materials of the Second Kamchatka expedition led by Vitus Bering, in the collection of field notes of the expedition member, the German doctor and translator G. W. Steller. This fragment in Latin is a recording of a Yakut folk song of the first half of the 18th century. The purpose of this article is to introduce a previously unpublished archival text into scientific circulation by translating the text and describing its artistic features. As part of the research, the following tasks were set: to study the history of the text, give a description of the manuscript, transcribe and translate it into Russian and highlight the artistic means used. According to the fixation of Yakut folklore in the specified period is known to science the ethnographic work of J. J. Lindenau “Description of the nations of Siberia,” which contains the text of the algys ritual on the Ysekh holiday. There are also recordings of folk songs of northern nations performed by G. W. Steller, but this text has not yet been examined by folklorists. The work uses theoretical and practical research methods as: study of scientific works, the main research method is textual analysis, which uses the method of review, description, interpretation, connection, translation, decoding and analysis of the composition, artistic and visual means of the text. The author concludes that the ancient folk song has a developed syllable. Rhythmic alliterative verse, consonance of line endings close to varieties of rhyme, parallel constructions, constant epithets and comparisons as the main means of depiction demonstrate a fairly high level of development of Yakut folk poetry. The author sees the prospect of research in the discovery of similar texts of the specified period, which would allow more in-depth research in this area.

ИДЕАЛЫ МУЖЧИН-БАТЫРОВ (ЭПОСЫ «УРАЛ-БАТЫР» И ОЛОНХО «НЮРГУН БООТУР СТРЕМИТЕЛЬНЫЙ»): ТИПОЛОГИЯ И ОСОБЕННОСТИ

The article analyzes the images of two main characters from the epic Ural-batyr and the olonkho Nurgun Bootur the Swift by Platon Oyunsky, which are based on ancient mythological ideas of people about life, about the world around them, ideas about the struggle between good and evil, etc. A comparative study of the following plots in the epics is carried out: the birth of boys; the upbringing of adolescents; the actions of the main characters, etc. The aspect of behavioral stereotypes of batyrs in three worlds, the features of service for the benefit of unity, freedom and happiness of the people are studied. The relevance of this study lies in the fact that the study of the behavior and actions of the main characters allows us to identify their common features, and for the first time a comparative typological analysis of two epic heroes of the Bashkir and Yakut epics is made. The scientific novelty of the study consists in an attempt to artistically comprehend the features of the images of the main heroes of the olonkho Nurgun Bootur the Swift by Platon Oyunsky and the epic Ural-batyr. Particular attention is paid to the methods and techniques by which the image of the main hero is created. The purpose of the study is to identify the ideological and artistic features and the typology of differences in the images of Batyrs from the main epic monuments Ural-batyr and Nurgun Bootur the Swift by Platon Oyunsky. The main task necessary to achieve this goal is to conduct a comparative analysis of the images of batyrs in the epics of two Turkic peoples. A comprehensive study of artistic images allows us to reveal the actions of the heroes, which have spiritual and educational significance. The study revealed that the images of the Yakut and Bashkir epics have a number of similarities and differences due to the peculiarities of the worldview, mythological ideas and views of the peoples. The common idea is that men serve goodness and justice.

Architectural decoration of the mausoleum no. 1 of the khan necropolis nearby the village of Lapas in the Astrakhan region

This article continues a series of scientific works aimed at the study of the central mausoleum of the Khan necropolis nearby the village of Lapas in the Astrakhan region. It deals with one of the elements of architectural decoration – a tile-lintel, most often found and having a wide variety of types. The article examines the genesis of this type of tile and the ways of its appearance in the Lower Volga region. A wide range of analogies at the sites of medieval architecture of Central Asia is engaged. The authors made a technological analysis of this group of items, examined in detail all the types of revealed ornaments, and determined a scheme for recording the sizes of the findings. For the first time, a detailed typology has been developed for the tiles-lintels, including all the samples known on the site to date. In addition to architectural and artistic features, tiles-lintels have a chrono-marker function, allowing, together with other information sources, to date the construction time of the mausoleum.

Amatérské divadelnictví slezských spiritistů

The study focuses on the phenomenon of amateur theatre of the lower social classes, using the example of the Spiritist Association Bratrství (Brotherhood) in Radvanice in Silesia, today Ostrava-Radvanice (1914–1951). In the years 1918–1939, the association developed a very rich educational, lecture and social activity, headed by exhibitions of media drawings, which was joined in 1926–1939 by an amateur theatre. The dramaturgy of the Brotherhood’s drama department oscillated between original plays with spiritual and occult themes and hilarious plays or musical theatre with the potential to appeal to a wider audience. The company generated two prolific authors who had a major influence on the dramaturgy and artistic quality of the ensemble – Čeňka Štěrbová and Jan Rösner (Kunčický).

Performance Techniques and Insights of the Guzheng Concerto “Chan Ge”

This paper explores the performance techniques and insights gained from playing Wang Jianmin’s guzheng concerto “Chan Ge.” By examining the concerto’s literary background, overall structure, and musical elements, the study reveals the intricate connections between the modern guzheng composition and classical literature. This approach aids performers and listeners in comprehending the cultural roots and messages behind the guzheng piece. From a performer’s perspective, the study analyzes “Chan Ge” in terms of its compositional background, tuning, structure, and performance techniques, highlighting its artistic features. Furthermore, the study delves into the cultural significance of the piece, examining the interplay between tradition and innovation, as well as individuality and universality. It showcases how the integration of Chinese and Western elements is reflected in the composition. This study helps deepen the understanding of Wang Jianmin’s compositional style and aims to promote China’s rich musical heritage, contributing to the flourishing of guzheng art in China. Moreover, it seeks to enhance the promotion and preservation of traditional guzheng music culture, providing valuable reference materials for guzheng performers.

Pelotines in Cut Paper within the Sweetmaking Traditions of Pelotas (RS): Memory and Material Culture

This manuscript presents the results of a study on the art of paper cutting, which was used in the past as an adornment for the individualized decoration of small traditional sweets in the city of Pelotas (RS) and is now recognized as a specific typology called "Pelotine". The study revealed that the making of these ornaments is embedded in a larger context of historical influences, mainly Brazilian and Portuguese, despite having peculiar local characteristics regarding their form and function. The study on the use of artistically cut papers for the decoration of sweets in Brazil and Portugal found that more frequently these cutouts were associated with cakes and cake boxes, highlighting the fact that Pelotines have conformed as a typology with predominantly smaller dimensions, numerically more prolific, and often arranged differently in relation to their counterparts. Pelotines were revealed as a manual work with artistic characteristics, an expression of material culture that emerged in the context of an intangible heritage. Both their formation as a tradition of manual work and the replacement of this practice using industrialized Pelotines are symptomatic of the inherent transformations in the processes of cultural transmission of intangible heritage, as the sweet traditions of Pelotas and the region continue to exist, even though some of the means, technologies, and ingredients through which these sweets are now produced, consumed, and presented to the eye have changed over this process .

Pelotines in Cut Paper within the Sweetmaking Traditions of Pelotas (RS): Memory and Material Culture

This manuscript presents the results of a study on the art of paper cutting, which was used in the past as an adornment for the individualized decoration of small traditional sweets in the city of Pelotas (RS) and is now recognized as a specific typology called "Pelotine". The study revealed that the making of these ornaments is embedded in a larger context of historical influences, mainly Brazilian and Portuguese, despite having peculiar local characteristics regarding their form and function. The study on the use of artistically cut papers for the decoration of sweets in Brazil and Portugal found that more frequently these cutouts were associated with cakes and cake boxes, highlighting the fact that Pelotines have conformed as a typology with predominantly smaller dimensions, numerically more prolific, and often arranged differently in relation to their counterparts. Pelotines were revealed as a manual work with artistic characteristics, an expression of material culture that emerged in the context of an intangible heritage. Both their formation as a tradition of manual work and the replacement of this practice using industrialized Pelotines are symptomatic of the inherent transformations in the processes of cultural transmission of intangible heritage, as the sweet traditions of Pelotas and the region continue to exist, even though some of the means, technologies, and ingredients through which these sweets are now produced, consumed, and presented to the eye have changed over this process.

Confrontation and cooperation between timber-imitating appearance and brick masonry in the Wuliang Hall: a case study of Manjusri Hall and Samantabhadra Hall of Longchang Temple

ABSTRACT The Manjusri Hall and Samantabhadra Hall of Longchang Temple in Baohua Mountain are representative of a series of Wuliang Halls, a distinctive architectural heritage type in China. To better understand the technical and artistic characteristics of the timber imitation by bricks of the Wuliang Hall, the spatial, formal, and structural features of the two halls are analyzed. Firstly, an accurate survey of the architectural heritage is conducted to obtain precise geometric dimensions, enabling analyses of spatial and formal aspects of the hall. Subsequently, the structural performance of the hall under static load is analyzed by finite element method. The results indicate that barrel vaults and arches of different sizes serve distinct spatial functions. The appearance form of the Wuliang Hall generally aligns with the style of the Ming and Qing official timber buildings, while the detailed construction methods may be adjusted due to material or structural considerations. Vault and arch structures are employed to adapt to brick masonry, but the sill walls, tops and imposts of arches and vaults are prone to tensile damage under vertical loads or seismic actions. These results could contribute to the interpretation of the technical motivations and human ideologies for Chinese masonry timber-imitating structures, and making conservation strategies for buildings of this type.

The Concept of Aspectism in the Traditional Arts of the Bamileke People of Western Cameroon: Myth or Reality?

Aspectism is an aesthetic approach that underscores the significance of visual appearance in artistic works, highlighting elements such as shape, color, texture, and other visual components as crucial for appreciating and interpreting art. This artistic style prioritizes the visual and formal aspects of artworks as channels for communication and creative expression. The Bamileke art object, encompassing both physical and spiritual dimensions, aligns with the principles of aspectism. Notably, many objects from this cultural milieu are featured in Western museums due to their striking physical beauty. This observation prompts questions regarding the applicability of aspectism to Bamileke art and whether it represents a myth or a reality. This inquiry delves into the intrinsic nature of Bamileke arts and the broader grassfields region. To address these concerns, the study unfolds in three key stages: introducing the concept of aspectism, delineating its artistic characteristics, and examining its manifestation across various artistic mediums within the Bamileke community. Additionally, the study explores the philosophical underpinnings of beauty within this population. The study concludes that the Bamileke art object embodies two distinct entities: the physical, or apparent aspect, and the symbolic or functional aspect. While aspectism emphasizes the apparent aspect, the argument can be made that the notion of aspectism within Bamileke arts leans more towards being a myth than a reality.

Analysis of the Innovative Path of History Teaching from an Artistic Perspective

This paper discusses the innovative ways of history teaching in depth from the unique perspective of art. By analyzing how artistic elements can effectively enrich teaching means and contents, it reveals the important value of art in history teaching for the improvement of students’ comprehensive literacy and further explores the role of art in promoting the modern transformation of history education. At the same time, the article also focuses on the challenges faced in practice, such as the lack of artistic qualities among teachers, the difficulties in integrating art and history, and the differences in students’ acceptance. To cope with these challenges, the article proposes specific implementation strategies, including the integration of diversified art resources, innovative teaching methods and approaches, and the construction of a scientific and reasonable evaluation mechanism, aiming to comprehensively optimize the effectiveness of history teaching and further stimulate students’ potential for all-round development.

The Artistic Characteristics of Modern Calligraphy After 1985: An Exploration Based on Grounded Theory

The current researches on modern calligraphy are mostly summaries of materials and contingency studies, lacking empirical studies. At the same time, the artistic characteristics of modern calligraphy require further clarification. Based on an analysis of the existing literature, this paper investigates the artistic characteristics of modern calligraphy practice through a qualitative research method, grounded theory, sorting out the constitutive dimensions of the artistic characteristics of modern calligraphy and establishing a theoretical model of the artistic characteristics of modern calligraphy. This study finds that the practice of modern calligraphy possesses six characteristics: diverse, cultural, social, expressive, design, and spiritual. The cross-media and multichannel artistic expression of modern calligraphy combine sociality and design, and the creative expression of modern calligraphy gives new connotations to the text, demonstrating the strong spiritual aspirations of contemporary people.

A Chinese screen in the collection of the State Hermitage Museum

The object of the study is a Chinese screen. The subject of the study is the characteristic features of the Chinese screen based on the material of the Hermitage collection. During the consideration of the topic, such issues as the degree of study of the issues under consideration, the connection of the screen with the fields of fine and decorative arts are traced and analyzed. The analysis of seven items from the collection of the State Hermitage Museum is carried out. The analysis of rare samples of the Chinese screen allows us to identify the characteristic features of this subject, the specifics of the development of the Chinese screen in the XVIII – XIX centuries, as well as to discover its relationship with the spheres of decorative, applied and fine arts of China. The author examines in detail the artistic features of the objects, their design characteristics, the use of various materials – porcelain, wood, metal, jade, the content of calligraphic inscriptions appearing on the objects in the context of the aesthetics of the epoch and socio-cultural space. The research involves the systematization of information related to collecting, studying, and describing the screen in Russian museum practice and theory. Traditional methods of art criticism and historiographical analysis are used; a combination of formal and iconological methods allows to create a reliable idea of the works of art under consideration, identify meaningful and formal features; the historical and cultural method allows to clarify the nature of the patterns of screen development. The scientific novelty of the research primarily consists in the fact that for the first time an analysis of the Chinese screen in the collection of the State Hermitage Museum is carried out, a detailed description and a comprehensive art historical analysis of a number of previously unexplored objects are given. The systematization of Russian publications devoted to the problem of the screen is carried out, in particular, offering a description and analysis of certain screens. The study clarifies and expands existing ideas about the Chinese screen, clarifies the attribution of a number of objects in the collections of the State Hermitage Museum. It is concluded that the objects presented in the Hermitage collections are of considerable variety and give an idea of the variety of techniques and materials for creating screens in China in the XVIII – XIX centuries, allow us to see the connection between the art of creating screens with the field of decorative and applied arts and painting. The screen of this period is a work of art with high artistic value. The aesthetics of the screen is connected not only with the current trends in the development of decorative, applied and fine arts, but also with the socio-cultural context.

Художественное время в рассказе М. Кунафина «В деревню явится Аллах... или остановившееся время»

The article examines the artistic time and the features of its image, presented in the story of the Bashkir writer M. Kunafin. The purpose of the research is to identify the peculiar forms of the image of artistic time, to reveal its meaning to denote the creative task of the writer. The material for the analysis was the story «Allah will come to the village... Or Stopped time». To achieve this goal, cultural-historical and comparative methods were used. The scientific novelty lies in the study of the concept of time in M. Kunafin’s story. The analysis of the work makes it possible to clearly distinguish the forms of artistic time, which are represented as unreal time, future time, real time of the main character, accelerated time or «breakage of time counting» and slow-motion or stopped time, existing in the minds of his characters within the framework of the writer’s story. It is noted that M. Kunafin tries to give deep figurative content to oppositions and comparisons. The compositional technique helped the author to collect all forms of plot time around the hero’s dream. The semantic essence of the synthesis of unreal and real time acts as one of the main elements of the plot of the story. Real time does not always coincide with artistic time. The conclusions are drawn that the integral space of the work is represented by rural everyday life and characters who are immersed in traditional household ties, connecting the past, present and future. The concept of artistic time in M. Kunafin’s story implies its important function as a means of imaginative cognition of reality. It provides an opportunity to observe the process of worldview transformation and the acquisition of moral qualities of the characters. The results of the study contribute to the further study of the artistic features of the writer’s work.

Research Report of the Creative Inspiration of Oil Painting Landscape in Northwest China

The landscape has regional characteristics, rich landform changes and distinct seasons, which provides a good inspiration for artistic creation. This study collects and collates landscape materials through field investigation; the system analysis method is used to study the creative drawing process and artistic characteristics of oil painting landscape in Northwest China. Summarize the importance and flexibility of creative inspiration. The study found that creative inspiration is flexible and diverse, fleeting, and requires the artist’s keen insight to capture. This study provides theoretical support for further research on the inspiration of oil painting character creation.

A Study on the Artistic Characteristics in Shen Weiʼs Integrate

A Study on the Artistic Characteristics in Shen Weiʼs Integrate

Digital tools and digital pedagogy for placemaking

PurposeThe surge of digital technologies and information communication technologies poses a challenge to traditional placemaking, influencing how people live, communicate and connect with their environments. In response, placemaking practices are integrating emerging digital technologies, giving rise to digital placemaking. This digital approach aims to present new opportunities for establishing a sense of place, encouraging unique interactions and adding value to communities in social, economic, cultural and environmental aspects.Design/methodology/approachThis paper aims to examine the current landscape of digital tools and apps that facilitate digital placemaking. Conducting an extensive literature review, the research evaluates these tools based on their positive contributions to placemaking, categorizing them according to the aspects they enhance in the placemaking process. These aspects include social dynamics, cultural influences, environmental considerations, artistic qualities, heritage preservation, support for human well-being, urban development and opportunities for digital collaboration among citizens. Additionally, the paper explores digital pedagogy for placemaking, analyzing various tools for their educational approach, knowledge production methods and learning outcomes.FindingsThe findings indicate a growing trend in utilizing digital tools for placemaking, driven by technological advancements like augmented and virtual reality, artificial intelligence and the internet of things. Similar to traditional placemaking, digital practices are collaborative and context-dependent, requiring engagement from multiple stakeholders for optimal success. Notably, successful digital placemaking apps often incorporate interactivity and multimodality. Digital collaborative platforms can significantly impact placemaking and sustainable urban design, serving as effective tools for both bottom-up and top-down knowledge production and learning related to placemaking.Research limitations/implicationsThe findings of this study must be seen considering certain limitations. The scoping review utilized analysis of most relevant bibliometric databases, however, in the domain of digital placemaking there are undertakings by private companies, nongovernmental as well as governmental organizations which are not cited in the scientific databases. This limitation was tackled by using conventional search engines like Google and Bing to identify and study such projects. Also, it must be noted that the digital domain is rapidly developing and being integrated in digital placemaking. Even more, the artificial intelligence technology, which is being applied across all disciplines, with so far unforeseen possibilities, should be further examined how it is being adopted and implemented in the domain of digital placemaking and which are its impacts in the placemaking processes and outcomes.Originality/valueDespite these advancements, many digital tools lack a comprehensive approach to address the various aspects of sustainability in placemaking. Consequently, further research is needed to develop digital tools that adopt a holistic approach, ensuring justifiability and feasibility in social, environmental and economic terms. Furthermore, in alignment with the goals of the EU Green Deal, incorporating Circular Economy principles into the development of new digital placemaking methods and tools is crucial.

Differences and Integration of Chinese and Western Urban Garden Architectural Aesthetics

From the perspective of Chinese and Western urban aesthetics, the article studied 15 existing scientific literature sources in terms of building types, building scale, gardening art, the relationship between gardens and architecture, the aesthetic style of castles and buildings, artistic origins, and aesthetic tastes. Using the classification and comparative analysis method, the artistic characteristics of Chinese and Western classical gardens were compared, the reasons for the differences in the artistic characteristics of Chinese and Western classical gardens were analyzed, and it was pointed out that the integration of Eastern and Western garden arts has reference significance for Chinese urban greening.

The Aesthetics of Timurid and Safavid Miniatures

This research studies the aesthetics of Timurid and Safavid miniatures in a comparative manner. The first chapter deals with the research problem, its importance, and defining the most important terms used in it. The research problem included the topic of the aesthetics of Timurid and Safavid miniatures in the drawings of both eras through the artistic works produced by Islamic painting schools, where each school has characteristics that distinguished it from the other. The research problem was overcome through the following question: How did the Muslim artist achieve the miniatures aesthetics in manuscripts for both eras?The II chapter, the theoretical framework, includes four sections: the first on the aesthetics of Islamic art, the second on the art of Islamic miniatures, the third on the most important artistic features of painting (the Timurid era), and the fourth of the (Safavid) era. The third chapter included the research procedures, and the fourth chapter included the results and conclusions.The functional treatment of the concept of space designated for Islamic miniatures came according to a fruitful and sincere artistic and functional emotional approach within the relationships of creation that give it a spiritual feeling due to what the elements of construction have of multiple intellectual meanings and connotations, such as transferring the stories and events that were prevalent at that time, to documenting the style of Islamic architecture and the type of clothing worn by Muslims, the moral and social values that appeared through the interpretation of the movements of people in the Islamic miniature, as came in most of the sample models.

Female Characters in Fyodor Dostoevsky’s Novels in Interpretation of Vyacheslav Ivanov

The article analyzes the works of Vyacheslav Ivanov on Fyodor Dostoevsky. Using the material from the book “Dostoevsky: Tragedy — Myth — Mysticism” (1932), the research principles and interpretive strategies implemented by Vyacheslav Ivanov in interpreting the female characters in Dostoevsky’s novels “Crime and Punishment,” “The Devils,” and “The Idiot” are identified. It is shown that Ivanov’s conception of the artistic features of characters such as Sonya Marmeladova, Alena Ivanovna, Maria Timofeevna, and Nastasya Filippovna are revealed in the context of the “main myth” of the works. The mythopoetic and functional aspects are highlighted as the most significant in Ivanov’s interpretations of the female characters. Additionally, it is argued that the psychological and spiritual characteristics of the heroines are not overlooked by the hermeneutist, as understanding the nuances of their inner world was necessary for him to reveal the mythopoetic functions. Through Ivanov’s interpretations of Dostoevsky’s female characters, it becomes evident that the poet-thinker’s approach to the writer’s works represents a synthesis of philosophical conceptualization and historical-literary perspective.