Artistic Quality Research Articles

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.

ОСНОВНІ ТЕНДЕНЦІЇ РОЗВИТКУ МАСОВОЇ ЛІТЕРАТУРИ В УКРАЇНІ У ВОЄННИЙ ЧАС

Background. The article is devoted to the analysis of the main trends in the development of mass literature in Ukraine in the period of 2022-2023. The specific features of mass literature, its main artistic and stylistic features, and the creative work of Ukrainian writers published, reprinted, and popular among readers during this period are analyzed. Methods. The analytical study was conducted to identify and describe the development trends and future prospects of contemporary mass literature in Ukraine. For this purpose, a quantitative approach was used to review the writers' works presented in the largest and most popular bookstore chains in Ukraine: Yakaboo, Bookstore Ye, Our Format, the online store of the Old Lion Publishing House, A-ba-ba-ga-la-ma-ha, Bukva.UA, etc. The results of the All-Ukrainian rating "Book of the Year" 2021-2022. Results. The presents a compelling argument that the literature devoted to the Russian-Ukrainian war is becoming a distinctive phenomenon that reflects the intricate social and cultural processes unfolding within the country. The author proves that Ukrainian mass literature is a significant socio-cultural phenomenon that retains its vitality and develops even in difficult conditions of war. The role of mass literature in the creation of the Ukrainian literary process, its specific artistic features at the present stage of development is revealed. Conclusions. The results of the study have shown that Ukrainian popular literature is an original and rapidly developing socio-cultural and artistic phenomenon, characterized by creative experiments and synthesis of literary genres. The commercial mass literature of our time is organically related to elite Ukrainian literature, closely connected to it by artistic and intertextual ties. The study identifies several key trends in the development of mass literature in Ukraine in the wartime and postwar periods. Among them are intermediality, synthesis of genres, and rethinking of the characters' images. These trends are aimed at further enriching and developing mass literature, which is becoming a relevant reflection of contemporary cultural reality.

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.

ARTISTIC FEATURES OF SYMBOLISM IN JAPANESE VISUAL ART DURING THE EDO PERIOD

This article is dedicated to exploring the artistic characteristics of symbolism in Japanese visual art during the Edo period (1603-1868). Through an analysis of this era, the author investigates the utilization of natural symbols, particularly flowers and birds, in the works of artists. Additionally, the article examines the influence of seasonal symbolism and its impact on artistic practice. Special attention is placed on the use of colors and their significance in conveying emotions and atmosphere. Furthermore, depictions of mythological creatures such as dragons and fairies are studied, along with their role in expressing spiritual concepts. The study also delves into the utilization of geometric forms and their symbolic meanings within the context of cosmic and philosophical aspects. The author further analyzes the incorporation of everyday objects and their contribution to creating allegorical imagery. The primary objective of this article is to uncover the significance of symbolism in Japanese visual art during the Edo period and to reveal its influence on the cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic context of that time. The article examines the utilization of natural symbols, seasonal, and color symbolism as means of metaphorically conveying profound concepts. It highlights the impact of mythological creatures on artworks of that era and the use of geometric forms to convey cosmic and spiritual dimensions. The role of object symbolism in generating additional meanings in art is also explored. The central aim of the article is to comprehensively comprehend the significance of symbolism in Japanese art during the Edo period and its effect on the cultural and artistic milieu of the time. The research is focused on investigating the role of symbolism in Japanese art during the Edo period and its impact on the cultural and artistic context of that period. Additionally, the article examines object symbolism and its role in shaping dual meanings and additional layers of significance in artworks. The study is aimed at unveiling the essence of symbolism in Japanese visual art during the Edo period and deepening the understanding of the impact of these artistic techniques on the cultural context of the time.

Research on Value and Artistic Characteristics of Guangdong Xingshi Culture

Research on Value and Artistic Characteristics of Guangdong Xingshi Culture

A Study of Chinese Peking Opera Arithmetic Coding in Tan Dun’s Opera Marco Polo and the Art of Mixed Sexuality

Abstract Opera is an important part of Western music culture. Chinese Peking Opera and Western opera are a kind of art style focusing on expressiveness. Both of them are isomorphic to a certain extent, and they are different due to cultural differences. This paper takes Tan Dun’s opera “Marco Polo,” a hybrid work of art containing elements of Chinese Peking Opera and Western Opera, as the object of study and quantitatively analyzes the artistic characteristics and expressive forms of the work by means of arithmetic coding technology of audio signals and terminology acquisition and labeling model. According to the results, there are 15 labeled Beijing Opera singing tune fields in the work and 12 labeled locations, which indicate the destinations of Marco Polo’s travel process. The feasibility of the arithmetic coding quantization method, which was employed in the study of Tan Dun’s opera Marco Polo, is confirmed by the results.

The image of the divine bird in the dance of Dai ethnic group: the historical origin and artistic characteristics of the Kinnara Dance

The image of the divine bird in the dance of Dai ethnic group: the historical origin and artistic characteristics of the Kinnara Dance

京绣纹样艺术特征及其交互设计

京绣纹样艺术特征及其交互设计

Machine learning and deep learning-based approach in smart healthcare: Recent advances, applications, challenges and opportunities.

In recent years, machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) have been the leading approaches to solving various challenges, such as disease predictions, drug discovery, medical image analysis, etc., in intelligent healthcare applications. Further, given the current progress in the fields of ML and DL, there exists the promising potential for both to provide support in the realm of healthcare. This study offered an exhaustive survey on ML and DL for the healthcare system, concentrating on vital state of the art features, integration benefits, applications, prospects and future guidelines. To conduct the research, we found the most prominent journal and conference databases using distinct keywords to discover scholarly consequences. First, we furnished the most current along with cutting-edge progress in ML-DL-based analysis in smart healthcare in a compendious manner. Next, we integrated the advancement of various services for ML and DL, including ML-healthcare, DL-healthcare, and ML-DL-healthcare. We then offered ML and DL-based applications in the healthcare industry. Eventually, we emphasized the research disputes and recommendations for further studies based on our observations.

쉬저우(徐州) 지엔즈(剪紙) 문양(紋樣)의 문화 창작물 제품 디자인 적용에 관한 연구

In the context of integration of culture and tourism, the effective application of folk art in cultural creative products is of great significance to the development of local cultural industry. Xuzhou paper-cutting is the only world-class intangible cultural heritage project in the northern Jiangsu region of China. Its high humanistic value and artistic characteristics are widely used in modern art design. The application of cultural and creative products relative to paper-cutting in Xuzhou mainly focuses on two-dimensional decorative and ornamental products, which is short of diversity in form and not practical. In addition, it doesn’t meet the aesthetic needs of living of modern people. This article studies paper-cut works by Wang Guiying and proposes principles for the design of cultural and creative products relative to paper-cutting by analyzing the typical “goose” pattern in Wang’s paper cutting handcrafts. By exploring the application value of Xuzhou paper-cutting in cultural and creative product design and demonstrating the feasibility of the design principles via visiting experts, this article hopes to provide some reference for the modern inheritance and innovative development of paper-cutting culture.

Rethinking Gender, Reimagining Healing in Minjung Theology: An Indonesian Feminist Theological Rupture

This article rethinks gender and its impact on a reimagination of healing in Minjung theology. I argue that rethinking gender in Minjung theology by reconnecting its three features of collectivity, art, and event from a feminist trauma perspective ruptures the dominant masculine, heterosexual, and liberation grammar in Minjung theology and creates a new imagination of Minjung theology as a discourse of healing. I call this oscillation between rethinking gender and reimagining healing a feminist theological rupture embedded in a grammar of trauma and resilience. This grammar is a theological addition to Minjung theology’s core emphasis on resistance and liberation. I intend to extend and complexify Minjung theology’s masculine and heterosexual grammar and make it more accessible to feminist, queer, and broader contemporary theological praxes for healing. Methodologically, I use a self-reflexive approach by weaving the feminist and queer voices of South Korea and Indonesia with my own voice as rupturing voices to examine the complex tapestry and relevance of Minjung theology. As a result, this article unveils the plausibility of Minjung theology as a grammar of healing that resonates with the rich and complex stories of trauma, witnessing, healing, and liberation in Asia.

상업영화 공동제작 네트워크 내재성(Network Embeddedness)과 흥행 성과 간 역 U자형 관계 탐구

In this study, we analyze the impact of embeddedness in co-production networks within the film industry on the commercial success of movies. We aim to determine whether the success in the popular culture industry, particularly in the film industry, is attributable to the network characteristics of suppliers. To this end, drawing on insights from network theory and related prior research, we propose a set of hypotheses regarding the relationship between the structural embeddedness within the network among film production companies and their box office performance. To test these arguments, we collected detailed information on feature films shown in US box offices from IMDB, resulting in a dataset of 2,752 movies for analysis. We utilized network constraint as an indicator of network embeddedness, Employing OLS regression analysis, we confirmed an inverted U-shaped relationship between network constraint and box office revenue, as hypothesized. However, we also found that this relationship varies depending on the characteristics of the movie. In the case of movies with high artistic quality, multiple genres, or large production budgets, we observed a mitigation in the pattern of the inverted U-shaped relationship. The results of our study indicate that while network embeddedness at a moderate level provides movie production companies with ease of access to resources and information, excessive embeddedness can hinder creative diversity and innovation. Our research offers valuable insights, emphasizing the importance of maintaining balance and diversity in supplier networks for the healthy development and sustainability of the cultural and arts industry.