Art Perspectives Research Articles

Characteristics and Development Achievements of Modern Painting Art Based on the Perspective of Fine Arts in the Context of Digitization

Abstract Modernism has brought a new fine art vision to the art of painting, making it show aesthetic characteristics that distinguish it from classical painting. In this paper, based on the method of information theory, the indexes of order, complexity, and saliency of images are proposed to characterize the digital features of different aspects of the visual art of painting. The FisherScore selection mechanism is used to evaluate and screen the excellent features extracted. The final features are input into the Key Area Description Network (KADN) to complete the digital construction of the features of painting art through the KADN algorithm, and finally, based on the Wikiart dataset, we carry out the experiments of feature extraction and analysis of the images of fine art paintings, and summarize the achievements of the development of the art of painting through the results of the experiments. The results show that the improvement of KADN’s classification performance for the style subset is reflected in the whole. For example, the class Ukiyo-e only has a Top-1 classification error rate of about 12.2% under the key region description network, while the Top-1 classification error rate of the Realism class reaches more than 61.5%. Modern painting art can be analyzed effectively using the feature extraction method, which is a powerful tool for exploring the evolution of painting features.

Evaluation and Research on the Classification Training Mode of Animation Talents Based on Teaching Dynamics from the Perspective of New Liberal Arts

The creation of new artistic forms is an important aspect of the classification of artistic construction. The training of animation talents should be based on the market demand for professionals in the animation industry. While emphasizing the training of professional characteristics, it is important to consider the cross-complementation of related disciplines. The animation major at the Zhongnan University of Economics and Law has taken the initiative to investigate the market. They started by addressing the challenges faced in the development of the animation major and focused on the classification training of animation talents within the newly established new art department. As a result, they have developed a new professional curriculum system, a system for cross-integration of different disciplines, and a practical training system. These initiatives have facilitated the classification of platforms, the integration of multiple disciplines, and the development and training of practical skills within the animation major. We are actively exploring and practicing a new training method for animation talents in the art department. Our goal is to train high-quality applied animation talents who can contribute to local economic and social development. By doing so, we aim to promote the coordinated development of the art department and the field of animation. In order to quantify the teaching effect, we introduced a dynamic method to model the teaching system. This model was mathematically established as a dynamic system. Through modeling and analysis, the data reflected the positive impact of educational innovation and reform on teaching, thereby demonstrating the effectiveness of our innovation and reform.

A European Panorama on the Copyright Status of Stage Directors

The 2005 UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions states outright in its guiding principles that culture is one of the main aspects of development, which is as important as its economic aspects, and which individuals and people have the fundamental right to participate in and enjoy. Theatrical productions are one of the best-selling forms of entertainment. From a cultural and artistic perspective, they are one of the oldest methods of expression which, in addition to self-expression, is also a mirror of the social and political order. The aim of this article is to present the theoretical, legislative, and jurisprudential positions on the copyright situation of the theatre director. The focus of the article is on the question of how the legal status of the theatre director is settled and regulated in different European legal systems. In several European countries there are no specific legal provisions on this matter. This article is organized as follows. First, the historical and cultural aspects of theatrical productions are introduced. After that, the most important copyright law features of dramatic works are reviewed, together with an overview of some European laws. In the core of the article, the current legal situation – and possible copyright law solutions for theatre directors – are elaborated.

A Multiple Geospatial Approach for Intangible Cultural Heritage Tourism Potentiality Mapping in Iran

Intangible cultural heritage has recently emerged as an important sector of sustainable tourism development programs. In this regard, the main objective of this study was to map and examine the capability of different cities in Iran for intangible cultural heritage (ICH) tourism. For the methodological perspective, we employed an integrated geographical information system (GIS) and multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) as efficient geospatial approaches for intangible tourism potentiality assessment. Regarding this goal, we concluded that Iranian pastoral nomads have a number of unique characteristics that are suitable to international tourists from a geographical, social, cultural, and artistic perspective. From the methodological framework, we employed an integrated geographical information system and multiple geospatial approaches for analyzing the ICH features and intangible tourism potentiality assessment. The methodological framework includes several major steps, including (a) the selection of the criteria and preparation of a GIS dataset, as well as standardization; (b) criteria weighting and sensitivity analysis; and finally, (c) criteria aggregation and production of the final ICH maps. The results of this study indicated that there is a very high capability of intangible and cultural tourism and heritage in different parts of the country, which are variable based on the local customs, traditions, events, and cultural characteristics. As the results indicated, the highest level of the ICH potentiality was found in Urmia, Khoy, Tabriz, Mashhad, Shiraz, Isfahan, Dezful, and Kashan. These cities are ranked based on the overall capability and contribution of the national intangible tourism potentiality assessment. The results of this study indicated that Iran has indeed remarkable ICH capabilities that can be used as the base of efficient sustainable development programs. However, due to international sanctions and political issues, developing a sustainable tourism program has already faced critical challenges. Based on the results, we concluded that the information obtained from this study leads local stakeholders, decision-makers, and authorities to identify the potentiality of each area and take into account developing tourism plans. In addition, the obtained information will also support readers, international travelers and tourism agencies to understand the potentiality of each area, as well as the suitability of different areas for intended travel objects, and to develop tourism programs and plans.

ANALYSIS OF LITERARY TEXTS IN AFGHAN STAGE EVENTS FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF ART ANTHROPOLOGY (STUDY OF AFGHAN FILM STAGE EVENTS)

The arts have drawn from many sources throughout history. Some like cinema more and others less. It seems. Literature has been one of the sources for adaptation in photography. But is it really possible to adapt literature and literary sources in photography and if so, how? literary text has a hug impact on reading ability and fully understand the text. In this paper, using a descriptive-context-analytical method, with the perspective of art anthropology.as a result Adaptation from literary sources is possible in text, but it is seen more in staged literary texts, and text writers have adapted more from literary texts than from prose, and the reason for this is that it is possible to adapt more freely than poetry. In order to be represented by literary texts, literary texts must have the capacity to create space, personify, and narrate. However, writers mostly use their mental and inner perception during text writings.

The Combination of Architectural Art and Humanization

Art is a broad term that encompasses various virtual and practical art disciplines, of which architecture is a major category. Within the broad category of art, it seems that every small category can react with each other, creating works of higher artistic quality for the world. It is precisely because art has always upheld this characteristic that it has been continuously upgraded by people in recent years. In the process of creation, many art scholars have found that both art and architecture need to be combined with people to be better accepted by society. Film art needs to be appreciated by audiences, music art needs to be listened to by people, painting art needs to be viewed by people, installation art needs to be photographed by people, and architectural art needs to be felt by users rather than a cold empty shell. Therefore, this article describes the connection between contemporary art and architecture, which can be related to human nature. Any kind of art returns to its essence in order to reflect a phenomenon that exists in mass society, and it is displayed to the public to trigger people’s resonance and reflection. Since ancient times, the relationship between architecture and people has been complementary. In the process of designing buildings, people integrate various artistic techniques to make them respond to the site and applicable people. The final design of the building also serves the users in the building, making them feel comfortable and more efficient in completing work and life. Therefore, the art of architecture is ultimately designed and thought around human nature. In recent years, tall buildings have sprung up in cities across China, and gradually every city has its own “CBD” and landmark buildings. However, what we see more often are some cold buildings, some buildings built for the purpose of volume rate and unique shape, which often only design the strange shape shell and then hand it over to the construction party, or low-level copies of master’s design works. These examples are often cold empty shells that cannot make the people living in them feel the warmth brought by the building. I think that there is a lack of artistic and user-oriented architecture in China, rather than focusing on mass production and copying. This may change the lifestyle and quality of life of the public, and realize the humanization of architecture from the perspective of architectural art.

Patients Perspective of ART

After eight years of fertility investigation, attempts, discoveries, challenges, setbacks, pregnancy losses and so many visits to specialists, Libby Trainor Parker finally made the difficult decision to cease fertility treatment and let go of her desire to have a baby. Through her fertility journey, though, she encountered a full spectrum of approach, philosophy, and perspective. Through the patient’s eyes, Libby’s talk will offer some insight into how these encounters contributed to her overall understanding and experience with fertility treatment.

문화예술분야 사회적기업 성과지표에 대한 탐색적 연구

Arts and cultural social enterprises are organizations that create diverse social values through cultural activities. This study aims to explore performance indicators for arts and cultural social enterprises to enhance our understanding of their performance and investigate their sustainability. To this end, we reviewed and synthesized literature on arts and cultural social enterprises both domestically and internationally, focusing on the Social Value Index (SVI) and the Art & Culture Social Performance Evaluation Model (ARC-SPEM) currently in use. This synthesis informed the proposal of new performance indicators spanning social, economic, and artistic dimensions. Subsequently, a survey among arts and cultural social enterprise experts and a hierarchical analysis process (AHP) were conducted. The analysis highlighted the relatively recognized importance of social performance indicators compared to economic and artistic ones. ‘Cultural welfare and appreciation’ and ‘arts and cultural education’ emerged as priorities in the social dimension; ‘providing jobs for artists’ was prominent in the economic dimension; and ‘art as a social activity’—which employs art to generate diverse values— was underscored in the artistic dimension. However, a case study on the current performance measurement practices of arts and cultural social enterprises in Korea revealed inconsistencies in the criteria, terminology, and categories used across organizations, along with a lack of comprehensive quantitative and qualitative data for appropriate performance assessment. We conclude that to ensure the sustainability of arts and cultural social enterprises, it is crucial to concurrently consider the peculiarities of art jobs, donations and sponsorships, service-oriented activities, and genre-specific value chains from social, economic, and artistic perspectives. Furthermore, artistic performance indicators not only impact artistic outputs but also influence social and economic outcomes, highlighting the need to acknowledge each organization’s unique artistic nature. This study’s significance lies in its systematic and comprehensive identification of performance indicators, acknowledging the unique attributes of arts and cultural social enterprises. It provides a foundation for revisiting previously overlooked performance metrics and facilitates communication with various stakeholders by introducing new artistic performance indicators tailored to the arts and cultural sector.

Nauczyciel jako artysta: perspektywy roli i cech nauczyciela jako artysty w dobie zmian i niestabilności

This article aims to provide new viewpoints on the role of the teacher by combining epistemological and artistic perspectives on education. In the age embossed by change and instability, the teacher must build a role that facilitates the development of resilient and independent pupils. A point of emphasis in the article is to renegotiate the view of knowledge and how knowledge can be attained. The “abyssal thinking” of Western modernity, which is heavily reliant on abstract intellectual thinking, is imbedded in the current educational system, which causes profound challenges in the encounter between individuals and education. These challenges come to expression in increasing mental illness and pedagogical challenges in schools and classrooms, as more pupils cannot cope with current demands and expectations. To address these complex challenges, the teacher needs new conceptual and practical tools to provide an education that can accommodate the entirety of human existence and potential. This is where artistic perspectives and approaches can prove highly potent and beneficial for further development of education. The article utilizes perspectives on education from Pestalozzi, Steiner, Freire, and Biesta. The educational dimensions are discussed in light of epistemological theories from Buber and Heron, which is expanded by the relation between art and freedom as formulated by Arendt, Tolle, Klein and Csikszentmihalyi. The complexity of society is likely to increase even further, and hence pupils will need new and more profound tools. These tools are necessary not only to tackle life, but to become resilient and independent creators of it. The article aims to point out areas of potential development, that can provide pupils with necessary emotional and existential support and means of expression.

Research on Teaching Reform of Electrical Power System Relay Protection Course based on Engineering Professional Certification

Under the background of globalization and the rapid growth of power technology, the teaching of Electrical power system (EPS) relay protection is facing new challenges and opportunities. The traditional teaching mode and content have gradually exposed the problems of being out of touch with the needs of the industry and lacking practicality and innovation. At the same time, engineering professional certification, as an internationally accepted education quality assurance system, provides a clear direction for the educational reform of power engineering specialty. In order to adapt to this change, this article deeply studies the teaching status of EPS relay protection course, finds its existing problems, and puts forward corresponding reform ideas. In order to meet the development needs of the power industry, this article puts forward a student-centered teaching concept, combines the perspective of liberal arts, strengthens the humanistic care and social responsibility education of the course, and enhances students' communication and expression ability. Through the reform, it is expected to cultivate power engineering and technical personnel with innovative spirit, practical ability and social responsibility, and make contributions to the safe and stable operation of the EPS. In this article, the reform ideas and implementation suggestions are elaborated in detail, which provides useful reference for the education of power engineering specialty.

Study on Longjiang Culture Curriculum Group of Pedagogy Major from the Perspective of New Liberal Arts

Study on Longjiang Culture Curriculum Group of Pedagogy Major from the Perspective of New Liberal Arts

Perspective of the Audiovisual Arts: On Ways and Tools of Studying Emotions in the Current Visuals

Emotions in visual arts can be subject to an analysis on the level of the act of creation, the work itself, categories of technique and reception, as well as on the degree of division into form and content. Studies show a dichotomy between an intellectual (cognitive) sphere and an emotional (aesthetic) sphere, pointing to the role of recipients’ competence, allowing them to properly read the cultural and artistic code behind emotions presented in visual works.
 The article is a theoretical review of methods, trends and tools for researching emotions in audiovisual arts. It presents ways of studying emotions in visual arts: film/video, photograph/graphics, all available through the media. They should be discussed on three levels: emotional objectives of the sender, emotions inherent in the artistic work, and emotional reception. Works of visual arts combine virtual and actual realities, hence the way a visual work is created is important. Therefore, the article also presents tools for the study of emotions in audiovisual art on three levels: a) in relation to means of expression, b) aesthetic, and c) presenting content. The summary clearly shows the transdisciplinary nature and methodological syncretism of research on emotions in audiovisual art.

Gender Features of Art Practice of Ukraine and the East in Modern Context

The purpose of this study is to elucidate the contextual narrative of artistic expression of gender in the artistic practices of the East and Ukraine. The research methodology combines the analytical method of reviewing secondary sources. Moreover, the research is carried out in accordance with interdisciplinary knowledge principles, taking into account the intersection of gender psychology, art history, and cultural studies in addressing the specified issue. The methodological approach facilitated the synthesis and modelling of a shared artistic perspective on gender issues, unveiled within the trend of glocalisation for creative resistance in both Ukrainian and Eastern traditions. The scientific novelty of the study lies in its comparative approach, transcending monolithic and indigenous studies of artistic practice. The juxtaposition of Ukrainian and Eastern practices forms the basis for a synthetic description of gender as an artistic category within a cross-cultural context. In conclusion, significant contrasts in the aesthetics and techniques of the Ukrainian and broader Eastern artistic spaces are shaped by the tradition of forming a socio-cultural paradigm. Concurrently, these ethnic communities utilise common and similar approaches in contemporary artistic exploration of gender identity, memory, and critique. Despite significant divergence in creative methodologies, artists from both regions leverage traditional artistic elements and digital technologies to craft hybrid forms and narratives of masculinity and femininity that challenge societal norms and contribute to artistic resistance. It is noteworthy that gender appears within the cultures of the East (specifically within the Ukrainian context) as a variant of dialogue regarding the colonial narrative. The similarity in opposition to patriarchal and socialist ideologies indicates a broader ethical vector within the aesthetic system. The presented results contribute to the re-evaluation of global artistic narratives. The ongoing assimilation of artistic ideas in the context of globalisation dynamics is transforming contemporary art practices, promoting the development of glocalisation as a form of resistance, not only within the confines of artistic work, but also in its projections onto socio-psychological reality. The article emphasises emergence, revealed in the close interplay of numerous factors shaping the artistic practice of individual communities in the global world.
 Keywords: art practice, gender discourse, artistic resistance, glocalisation.

Accessible art in healthcare facilities: exploring perspectives of healthcare art for visually impaired people.

Art in healthcare facilities shows promising results in improving patients' health and well-being and, as such, meets the WHO's definition of health technology. Yet, it remains unclear if healthcare art equally benefits all users. Given the growing number of visually impaired people (VIP), it is valuable to determine whether healthcare art is accessible to VIP and to explore strategies for improving it. This study employed a mixed methodology, which included (1) secondary research of 25 cases of healthcare art programmes to identify the presence of accessible art in healthcare facilities and the practices that influence it; (2) review of thirty-one Health Building Notes and four supplementary British guidelines on healthcare art to discover if the accessibility of art is required and identify which recommendations influence it; and (3) interview surveys of healthcare art practitioners from three London NHS Trusts to identify opportunities to increase arts accessibility. The evidence showed that healthcare art programmes were mostly inaccessible to VIP. Most healthcare art programmes did not involve VIP in the commissioning process and, thus, lacked procedures that could facilitate accessibility. There were not enough recommendations in the healthcare facility guidelines to support the accessibility of arts for VIP. The recommendations on artwork in healthcare facility guidelines could increase accessibility if particular conditions were met. Interviews with NHS trusts in London revealed numerous opportunities to improve arts accessibility for healthcare art programmes.

Infrastructure as Code for Cybersecurity Training

An organization's infrastructure rests upon the premise that cybersecurity professionals have specific knowledge in administrating and protecting it against outside threats. Without this expertise, sensitive information could be leaked to malicious actors and cause damage to critical systems. These attacks tend to become increasingly specialized, meaning cybersecurity professionals must ensure proficiency in specific areas. Naturally, recommendations include creating advanced practical training scenarios considering realistic situations to help trainees gain detailed knowledge. However, the caveats of high-cost infrastructure and difficulties in the deployment process of this kind of system, primarily due to the manual process of pre-configuring software needed for the training and relying on a set of static Virtual Machines, may take much work to circumvent. In order to facilitate this process, our work addresses the use of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and DevOps to automate the deployment of cyber ranges. An approach closely related to virtualization and containerization as the code's underlying infrastructure helps lay down this burden. Notably, placing emphasis on using IaC tools like Ansible eases the process of configuration management and provisioning of a network. Therefore, we start by focusing on understanding what the State of the Art perspectives lack and showcasing the benefits of this new working outlook. Lastly, we explore several up-to-date vulnerabilities that are constantly messing with the lives of individuals and organizations, most related to Privilege Escalation, Remote Code Execution attacks, and Incident Forensics, allowing the improvement of skills concerning Red team and Blue team scenarios. The analysis of the attacks and exploitation of such vulnerabilities are carried out safely due to a sandbox environment. The expected results revolve around using IaC to deploy a set of purposely-designed cyber ranges with specific challenges. The main objective is to guarantee a complexity of scenarios similar to what we can observe in enterprise-level networks. Thus, this entails having a set of playbooks that can be run in a machine or laboratory, assuring the final state of the network is consistent. We expect this deployment strategy to be cost-effective, allowing the trainee to get deep insight into a wide range of situations. Nowadays, DevOps solutions work as a silver bullet against the issues derived from old-case-driven approaches for setting up scenarios. In short, one of the key takeaways of this work is contributing to better prepare specialists in ensuring that the principles of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework hold, namely: prevent, detect, mitigate, and recover.

Notes on camera obscura: three contemporary artistic perspectives on the path of photography


 In 1971, Rockne Krebs presented an immersive artwork composed of the optical phenomenon of the camera obscura, among other elements. Although this artist appears to be the first interested in this phenomenon, it was only from the 1990s onwards that the artistic practice of camera obscura as room installation became widespread. In the decades since, several authors have included it in their production—developing projects of a photographic nature through different approaches, mainly focusing on projected image or spectator participation. Through the method of media archaeology, it is possible to find three lines of contemporary artistic research on the phenomenon: camera obscura related to meta-photography in Abelardo Morell’s works; immersive installation pieces as proposed by Zoe Leonard; and projections of other worlds in the work of the artistic duo João Maria Gusmão and Pedro Paiva. This paper aims at a comparative study that intends to analyze these three paths, underlining the characteristics of some contemporary artworks and contextualizing their elements to the history and use of camera obscura in the photographic context.

Using Structural Equation Model Questionnaire Technology for Assessing Blending Teaching in STEAM Courses

Questionnaires for blending teaching effect evaluation from the perspective of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) were reviewed in this study, and measurement problems for the questionnaire were designed. Effects of online and offline teaching environments, online teaching resources, and offline teaching processes in blending teaching of Engineering Surveying on learning satisfaction of university students were estimated using structural equation model (SEM) questionnaire technology. Results demonstrated that the overall Cronbach’s α of the questionnaire is 0.796 and the KMO value is 0.828 (> 0.8), indicating the good reliability and validity of the questionnaire. The online and offline teaching environments and offline teaching processes have a significantly positive promotion effect on learning satisfaction in the blending teaching mode. The online teaching resources have positive promotion effects on learning satisfaction, but such effects are not significant. Research conclusions have important references to disclose and analyze the online and offline interaction in blending teaching, recognize major problems to determine improvement direction, and design blending teaching strategic interventions and practices that promote learning engagement.

Effect of art painting on preschool children with from psychological anxiety the perspective of art psychology

BackgroundIn recent years, the psychological anxiety problem among preschool children has received widespread attention from parents, educators, and researchers. From learning pressure to social interaction with peers, these factors can all lead to the accumulation of psychological stress, resulting in psychological anxiety. Art painting is seen as a way to facilitate individual emotional expression and psychological adjustment, providing children with a stress-free environment where they can freely express their emotions and thoughts without worrying about being judged or misunderstood. The research aims to explore the impact of art painting on the psychological anxiety of contemporary preschool children from the perspective of art psychology.Subjects and Methods The study randomly divided 88 preschool children with psychological anxiety into an experimental group and a control group. The control group received routine intervention, while the experimental group received art painting from the perspective of art psychology on the basis of routine intervention. The study used the Preschool Anxiety Scale (PAS) to assess the level of psychological anxiety in preschool children.ResultsAfter the experiment, the psychological anxiety scores of the experimental group children were significantly lower than before (P<0.05), and meanwhile significantly lower than the psychological anxiety scores of the control group students after the experiment (P<0.05).ConclusionsFrom the perspective of art psychology, art painting has a positive and positive effect on alleviating psychological anxiety in preschool children, and can serve as an auxiliary means of intervention.AcknowledgementResearch results of the Teaching Reform Research project of Colleges and Universities in Hunan Province, (Hunan Jiaotong (2021) No. 298:HNJG-2021-0200).

Natural Dyeing with Madder: Exploring Traditional Techniques and Color Characteristics

Abstract The color red has a significant presence in cultures around the world. The organic dye madder, derived from plants, has been used throughout human civilization and remains an important natural dye. The research reviews five traditional madder dyeing techniques from China, Europe, Turkey, and Japan. The techniques are applied to cotton, linen, silk, and wool fabrics, and their similarities and differences are compared and analyzed. Additionally, the environmental sustainability, resource conservation, and process efficiency of these dyeing techniques are also evaluated in this article. The chromatic value of dyed textile color was tested by means of an American Hunterlab spectrophotometer, the influence of different dyeing techniques on textile color characteristics was analyzed, and the artistic features of textile color were analyzed from the perspective of visual art.

The Narrative Technique in the novel "The Guide of the Dead Writers" by Atta Muhammad

The current study “Narration Technique” is an attempt to shed light on the importance of narration techniques in the novel of “the guider of Dead Books” by Atta Muhammed. The researcher tries to reveal all the narration techniques used by the author from all artistic perspectives. It is well-known that the novel as a genre of literature is a wide world full of events that is written in a narration format. This fact makes novel to have a large but specific audience around the world. The elements of novel such as events, time, place, characters play significant roles in the way the narration takes place. This makes novel to have different philosophical, fictional, artistic and psychological perspectives and how to use these elements by the author will influence the opinion of the audiences while reading the text. In this study, the research focuses on the role of narration format as a fictional element in writing novel. It can be reported that novel is the product of narrating the fiction of the author about human or non-human objects in length. In conclusion, the researcher finds out that the way the stories in the novel narrated will have big impacts on the reading for pleasure by the audiences.