Artistic Diversity Research Articles

Homogenization of Pop Music: How Social Media’s Algorithms Prevents Creativity and Innovation

This paper examines the impact of social media on the homogenization of pop music, arguing that platforms like Spotify, YouTube, and TikTok contribute to narrowing creative possibilities within the genre. By analyzing the role of algorithms, audience behavior, and industry practices, the study highlights how social media’s emphasis on viral content and mass appeal stifles artistic diversity and innovation. Algorithms prioritize music with broad, mainstream appeal, creating a feedback loop that reinforces popular trends while marginalizing experimental or niche genres. Audience engagement further drives this homogenization, as artists increasingly tailor their work to fit algorithmic preferences and audience expectations. Industry practices, particularly the focus on producing “TikTok-friendly” hits, exacerbate this trend by favoring formulaic production over creative risk-taking. The research underscores the implications of these dynamics for global music culture, where the pressure to conform to a globalized pop standard threatens to erode local musical traditions. The paper concludes by advocating for strategies to preserve artistic diversity, including alternative distribution models, support for independent artists, and developing algorithms that promote a broader range of musical expressions.

A taxonomy of artists’ postures to grasp the plurality of cultural production practices: Putting an end to the cicada and the ant

The rooted dichotomy between art and economy tends to simplify our understanding of the conditions under which makers of cultural products operate. The contingencies of the last decades, leading to a greater plurality of artists’ practices, urge us to create new conceptual tools to seize the effective cultural production structures. This paper aims to open this dichotomy - anchored in institutional sociology, creative economy, arts management and cultural entrepreneurship - and to reveal the relational complexity of cultural production. Building on a meta-study of a body of qualitative research published between 2012 and 2022 based on semi-directed interviews, focus groups and case studies about artists’ effective practices in music, performing arts, visual and mediatic arts from underground scenes or marginal communities, we identify 20 postures adopted by artists. We place these postures on two axes reflecting the intensity of economic and artistic logics. This taxonomy explains more accurately today's conditions of cultural production. It allows us to better understand: the multiplicity of artists’ and works’ trajectories, as well as creation networks; the coexistence and co-dependency of postures within the same practice; and the diversity of artists’ practices beyond a disciplinary logic and a linear conception of artistic career.

THE VIBRANT TAPESTRY OF PUNJAB: EXPLORING THE RICH TRADITION OF ARTS AND CRAFTS

The vibrant state of Punjab, a land synonymous with cultural opulence and artistic diversity, offers a unique tapestry of arts and crafts that encapsulates the essence of its rich heritage and communal ethos. This paper embarks on an explorative journey into the heart of Punjab's traditional crafts, unveiling the myriad ways in which these art forms serve as a conduit for cultural expression, economic sustenance, and preservation of heritage. Each craft, be it the intricate basketry, the colorful durries, the traditional folk toys, the elegant juttis, the distinctive mud works, the evocative Punjabi paintings, the exquisite Phulkari, the meticulous weaving, the masterful woodwork, the enduring leather craft, or the resplendent metalwork, narrates a story of timeless tradition, meticulous skill, and a deep-seated reverence for artistry. These crafts are not mere artifacts; they are vibrant testimonies to Punjab's enduring legacy, reflecting the creativity, resilience, and the indomitable spirit of its people. By delving into the depths of these traditional crafts, this paper aims to illuminate the intricate interplay between art, culture, and economy, showcasing how Punjab's arts and crafts are not just remnants of the past but are vibrant, living embodiments of the state's dynamic cultural identity.

A Misidentified Image of Bhr̥kuṭī in the National Museum Bangkok

This study delves into the misidentification of a seated female figure in meditation, displayed at the National Museum Bangkok, now identified as Bhr̥kuṭī. The statuette, dating back to approximately 750–850 ce, showcases unique attributes, such as a distinctive stūpa on the deity’s hair topknot. Analyzing its iconography, the notice traces the evolution of Bhr̥kuṭī’s representation from South to Southeast Asia, highlighting her diverse forms and roles in Buddhist art history. The study challenges established norms, proposing a potential import hypothesis, and emphasizes the intricate interplay of regional influences, artistic diversity, and the evolving roles of Buddhist female deities.

MULTIMEDIA FRAMING OF BRECHTIAN CHIMERISM

Brecht's epic theater in its artistic diversity includes works that, having received multimedia interpretation, not only do not lose their artistic and aesthetic significance but also enhance it. This refers to B. Brecht's use of photo-epigrams from "Kriegsfibel", which became emblems of war. "Kriegsfibel" is the title of the second part of the great oratorio "Deutsches Miserere", which emerged as a result of Bertolt Brecht's creative collaboration with the composer Paul Dessau. Twenty-nine photo-epigrams formed the basis of the concert, which Brecht called "Deutsches Miserere" – "the great repentance of the German people". In this article, we examine the basic principles of the construction of "Deutsches Miserere", focusing on the functional features of the alienation effect in the work through multimedia and intermedia means. The focus lies on the interconnection and combination of different types of art: fiction, photography, cinematography, and music aimed at creating an original author's language. The article claims that the unifying principle that connects them is chimerism, which contributes to the effect of alienation and serves to provocatively and paradoxically comprehend and embody a certain theme or idea. In the triad of "principle – technique – medium", the leading artistic principle is the effect of alienation, one of the techniques of artistic transformation of reality is chimerism, and the medium is multimedia. The introduction of multimedia amplifies the alienation effect, and this allows us to consider the interaction of chimerism with intermedial means of expression, namely, it makes intramediality the sphere of existence of chimerism.

Ethnic aspects in educational design: Integrating the arts into the preparation of future teachers to promote the development of ethnocultural harmony in education

Relevance. The relevance of the problem under study is conditioned by the growing ethnocultural diversity of modern societies and the need to form harmonious interethnic relations. Purpose. The work aims to develop and test pedagogical design on the use of art opportunities in training future teachers for the development of their ethnocultural competence. Methodology. The study employed theoretical methods (structural-functional analysis, induction), empirical methods (pedagogical experiment, questionnaire, mathematical statistics), and methodological approaches (systemic, reductionist). Results. The research determined principles for selecting the content of art and aesthetic disciplines: multiculturalism, interdisciplinary and dialogicality. The effectiveness of the methodology was confirmed during a formative pedagogical experiment, showing a significant increase in the ethnocultural competence of students in the experimental group compared to the control group. Conclusions. Key pedagogical conditions for successfully implementing the developed methodology include close interdisciplinary integration of art history courses and the inclusion of ethnocultural content in art disciplines. This integration helps form systemic ideas about the artistic diversity of Kazakhstan's people and fosters a valuable attitude towards the cultural heritage of all ethnic groups. The practical significance lies in using the developed pedagogical design to prepare teachers for working in a multicultural environment. Keywords: interethnic tolerance; author�s elective course; multicultural education; multicultural educational environment

HiStyle: Reinventing historic portraits via 3D generative model

Recreating historical portraits with accuracy and artistic diversity has always been a challenge in the field of computer vision. To ensure faithful reinvention of portrait images, it is essential to not only restore colors and reconstruct 3D geometry but also incorporate various artistic styles. Although significant progress has been made in individual tasks, existing methods often struggle with a trade-off between low-quality yet accurate restoration, limiting their ability to meet all criteria within a unified model. To address these challenges, we propose HiStyle, a generative model that simultaneously supports 2D to 3D reconstruction, grayscale to RGB conversion, and photo-to-stylized image transformation. HiStyle first introduces a GAN inversion technique, restoring the lost color information of input historic portraits while elevating 2D images to 3D representation. Additionally, we integrate the powerful CLIP model into 3D-aware GANs to achieve zero-shot text-driven style transfer. To further enhance the range of styles, we leverage the latent diffusion model to synthesize multiple 2D style extensions of the colorized images. Experiment results demonstrate improved quality and diversity of generated images. Our HiStyle reveals the potential of 3D-aware GANs in preserving cultural heritage.

Application of Using Improved Genetic Algorithm in Art Design

Art design encompasses the creative process of conceptualizing and crafting visual and aesthetic elements to convey messages, evoke emotions, and stimulate thought. It involves the deliberate selection and arrangement of colors, shapes, textures, and forms to create meaningful and impactful compositions across various mediums such as painting, sculpture, graphic design, and multimedia. This paper proposes an innovative approach to enhance art design through the application of an improved genetic algorithm (GA) coupled with Statistical Spider Swarm Optimization (SS-O). By integrating GA's evolutionary principles with the adaptive capabilities of SS-O, the proposed framework aims to optimize the generation of artistic compositions across various media. Through a series of experiments and simulations, the effectiveness of the hybrid algorithm is evaluated in terms of its ability to generate aesthetically pleasing designs while balancing artistic diversity and coherence. The improved GA component facilitates the exploration of diverse design solutions, while SS-O provides dynamic optimization capabilities by leveraging statistical analysis of swarm behavior. Simulation results demonstrate the efficacy of the approach, with generated designs achieving fitness scores ranging from 0.88 to 0.95, indicative of high aesthetic appeal. Moreover, the diversity index values ranging from 0.75 to 0.82 underscore the algorithm's ability to produce a varied range of artistic compositions. These numerical outcomes signify the potential of the proposed approach to revolutionize the creative process in art and design domains, offering new avenues for generating captivating visual expressions.

Extraction of Non-Representational Traces and Its Formal Implications in Art Design

The increasing development of the art design industry and the elevation of material living standards have expanded public aesthetic cognition beyond mere concrete forms, progressively embracing artistic diversity. This evolution has sparked profound contemplation on the connotations and forms of extracted non-representational symbols in art design. Focusing on non-representational symbols, this paper initially delineates the concept and design relationships of these symbols. It subsequently analyzes the process of discovery, extraction, and generation of non-representational symbols, elucidating, through specific cases in art design, two states of symbol existence "dynamic" and "static" and explores their formal implications.

Interdisciplinary Research Overview of Secondary School Music Education

This study explores interdisciplinary research in secondary school music classrooms to enhance teaching concepts. It emphasizes the importance of blending music and literature to deepen students' understanding of the arts, promoting connections between music composition and literary reading, enhancing overall literacy, and fostering enthusiasm for artistic diversity. The study advocates for introducing aesthetic education to cultivate students' emotions and understanding of artistic creation, aiming to develop their sensitivity to beauty and independent aesthetic insights in music. Additionally, it underscores the importance of integrating visual arts teaching methods to create a more enriching learning experience, enhancing students' perceptual abilities in music and promoting diverse creative expression. The study also highlights the incorporation of STEAM education into music classrooms, fostering comprehensive learning in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics, contributing to holistic student development and improving education quality. Ethical education elements are proposed to guide students in forming correct artistic perspectives and cultural values, nurturing a sense of responsibility. Lastly, the study emphasizes integrating traditional Chinese culture, especially poetry, into music education to stimulate students' interest, promote cultural inheritance and innovation, and contribute to China's cultural heritage in music education.

ADAPTATION OF TRIBAL ART OF CENTRAL WESTERN INDIA FOR DEVELOPMENT OF TEXTILE PRODUCT USING DIGITAL DESIGN SOFTWARE

The tribal art of Central Western India including the Warli, Gond, Bhil, Pithora, Mandana, and others boasts a rich heritage of vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and traditional motifs, reflecting the unique cultural and artistic diversity of the region. This research explores the fusion of tradition and modernity by adapting tribal art into textile design using digital design software to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of textile design. The study also aims to highlight the potential for sustainable development and economic empowerment of tribal communities while preserving and promoting their indigenous art forms. By bridging the gap between tradition and modernity, this research demonstrates the feasibility of adapting tribal art for textile products using digital tools, leading to innovative and marketable designs by preserving the art forms and improving the overall well-being of tribal communities.

“The Affects of Image”: case report of a collaborative exhibition at the University Art Museum of the Federal University of Uberlândia (MUnA, UFU)

This article addresses the curation of the exhibition "Os Afetos da Imagem" at the University Museum of Art at the Federal University of Uberlândia (MUnA/UFU) in April 2023, carried out collaboratively by the museum team. This proposal highlights the shared responsibility between individuals in museum activities and the redefinition of traditional approaches to preserving memory and extroversion of the collection. The resulting exhibition celebrates artistic diversity, covering different typologies, such as sculpture, drawing, engraving, artist's book, object and painting. Designed and built in a decentralized and collaborative way, this curation is based on the principle that the museum is a performative device, promoting dialogue with society and valuing public cultural and artistic heritage. Although the collaborative curation experience presented challenges, these were promptly overcome by the team, resulting in an exhibition that highlights the ability to work together and reaffirms MUnA as a space for experimentation and construction of knowledge from shared perspectives. KEYWORDS: Museum. Collection. Curation. Collaborative Experience. Memory Preservation.

ЕВОЛЮЦІЯ АРХІТЕКТУРНО-ХУДОЖНЬОЇ ВИРАЗНОСТІ БІБЛІОТЕК

The article traces the path of the emergence and development of libraries in different historical periods. From ancient times, when it was customary to create libraries at the palaces of kings, to libraries that were located at monasteries; from the period of cultural and educational development, when libraries were part of universities, to libraries as independent institutions. Examples of global experience in designing modern library buildings are given. On the basis of the researched material, a number of factors that influenced the formation of architecture and the transformation of the internal space were determined, with the primary function of preservation to a multifunctional urban center as convenient as possible for the realization of cultural, social needs and ideas. A building with open spaces and areas for communication. Spirituality is the main goal of architecture. Architects and designers, when designing modern library buildings and spaces, often deviate from the strict standards of the volume-planning structure, including recreation areas, exhibition areas, cafes, conference halls, areas with access to electronic media, halls with access to open funds, etc., which are not typical for libraries. A modern library project begins with a concept. The architectural concept of a modern library is a combination of knowledge, architecture, landscape and the wider public environment. The article shows how the evolution of the forms and functions of library buildings under the influence of technical, cultural, social, and economic development of society directly affects the aesthetic and functional renewal of their architectural and artistic diversity and volumetric and spatial environment.

Paint and Coloring Materials from the Brazilian Amazon Forest: Beyond Urucum and Jenipapo

The Brazilian Legal Amazon region is divided into at least 155 ethnic groups and has the largest concentration of Indigenous people globally. It represents one of the most extraordinary levels of human, cultural, and artistic diversity, but its material culture is one of the least well-studied. This is especially true in technical art history and conservation science, largely due to (1) the limited international awareness of the richness of materials and techniques used by these Indigenous people and (2) the limitations of knowledge access for many scientists to literature usually published in Portuguese within social sciences and humanities. One result is that these arts are marginalized within technical art history, conservation, and conservation science. To address this knowledge gap, the authors explore 70 materials—among them pigments, dyes, binding media, and varnishes—used for paint production and coloring processes, including syntheses. The authors facilitate research possibilities within technical art history, conservation, and conservation science by presenting data from historical texts from the 18th and 19th centuries and more recent scientific literature. The work aims to build a more global, inclusive, and decentralized vision of art history and to create a more pluralistic narrative of Indigenous art history from South America.

Unveiling the melodic traditions of Mahzani: an ethnomusicological investigation of Tombulu music in Indonesia's Minahasa region

This research explores the Mahzani ethnic music tradition, which holds significance among the Tombulu sub-ethnic group of the Minahasa region. As an expression of their cultural identity, Mahzani encapsulates the richness of Tombulu music, encompassing artistic diversity, spiritual values, and the philosophy of life cherished by the Tombulu people. The aim of this study is to analyze the distinctive musical elements that contribute to the unique atmosphere of the Mahzani tradition. This study uses an ethnomusicological approach. This approach collects and analyzes data, namely the melodies of traditional Mahzani music in the cultural context of the Tombulu people as the owners of the music. The ethnomusicological analysis is carried out by analyzing the physical and non-physical forms of Mahzani music to reveal its melodic richness and its aesthetic and philosophical meanings. This comprehensive approach ensures a thorough examination of the musical elements and their cultural implications within the context of the Mahzani tradition. In the end, the result of this research is that the combination of poetry and melody in a single unit of Mahzani's expression at the time has unveiled a unique and mystical atmosphere. At this level, the Tombulu people believe that music has vibrations that are connected to nature and the creator. Music is no longer just a medium for expressing itself, but it is the intention of the expression of human life in relation to their living environment.

Focus on Local Cultural Attraction in Increasing Tourist Visits In Central Java Tourism Villages

Indonesia is a country that has natural beauty that is rich in cultural and artistic diversity which can provide an increase in state income. In line with the development of the world of tourism in Indonesia, efforts have been made to display interesting things, such as bringing in tourists. Efforts that can bring in tourists include: maintaining the authenticity of the renovated building and promoting tourist objects as tourist attractions. In addition, the government can provide support for efforts to attract tourists to tourist objects such as providing a special selfie room for tourists taking pictures, thus developing tourism as an industry becomes easy to increase economic growth, namely by only exploiting natural beauty, arts, culture, and hospitality to address the balance of payments deficit it experienced. That is why many experts are worried and consider it crucial to have careful planning in tourism development. The consideration is based on the concern regarding tourism as an industry that is expected to spur economic growth in DTW (Tourist Destination Areas) or countries visited by tourists. So that balanced growth can be developed, and the number of tourist arrivals can continue to grow. The research focuses on planning local cultural attractions in increasing tourist visits in the Central Java region.

CONFRONTATION AND MUTUAL REFLECTION OF TWO WORLDS IN “THE GRASS DANCER” BY SUSAN POWER

An important layer of this research is dedicated to critical studies, which are directed at the strategies of creating a peculiarly Indian literary theory and practice. We have a desire to separate the indigenous tradition from the broad American, in particular, Anglo-American and recognize Indian writing as a component of the multicultural paradigm. Currently, there is a noticeable confrontation between two camps of literary critics: one of them is oriented to European literary theories and believes that they should form the basis of literary interpretations of indigenous writers’ works; another wing is determined by the need to clarify the peculiarities of the literary paradigm of “Indian realism” in the context of a globalized society taking into account new literary models of the perception of ethnic minorities. The need to write the article is caused by the lack of a comprehensive understanding of the problem in Ukrainian literary studies and the growing objective interest in the works of Native American writers, in particular Susan Power. The article proposes a conceptual and methodological determination of the study of a literary text written in the style of Indian realism, which makes it possible to reveal the raised scientific problem at many levels. The article examines how the drama of loss, search and a new acquisition of national identity by the Sioux people was artistically and aesthetically reflected in the text of Susan Power`s novel “The Grass Dancer”. The presentation and consideration of the problem of national and cultural identity provides an opportunity to see the artistic diversity in the understanding of the personal destiny of a person and the people in general, literary ideas about the Sioux people beliefs peculiarities, their aesthetic component and place in the national cultural canon. The main thing is to avoid the trap of a politicized and ideologized theory of multiculturalism, in which modern critics increasingly see an opportunity to interpret the texts of indigenous writers, which is actually the ideology of colonial domination hidden behind political correctness. The main purpose of this article is to outline a coherent theoretical and empirical model of multi-level functioning of Dakota national identity concept in the novel “The Grass Dancer” by Susan Power. Also the aim is to substantiate the leading concept of Sioux national identity literary manifestations interpretation as a unique code, epistemological, socio-cultural and artistic-aesthetic factor that plays a significant role in the modern worldview formation process and myth-making of Dakota society representatives. The following article involves historical-cultural and structural approaches, which correspond to the purpose and tasks of the research; methods of cultural-semantic analysis and phenomenological methods were also used. The persistent deconstruction of the Eurocentric canon of world literature, not only at the level of academic discussions, but also in the system of university teaching of world literature, demands new texts such as “The Grass Dancer”. The reformatting of canons is, of course, a permanent process, but the globalization of the literary canon today acquires a qualitatively new scale and breadth proposed by Susan Power. Multiculturalism with its influence on cultural dynamics and the idea of national and cultural identity can’t be considered the driving cultural stimulus of changes in all its ambiguity. To an even greater extent, transculturalism, proposed by Power, aimed at defining common interests and common values across cultural and national borders for non-native readers. That is her main contribution to the construction of a more globalized literary canon. Susan Power as a Native American writer has repeatedly addressed the specified range of the Indigenous problems, which constantly tested the agreement prevalent in the nonnative science with the most urgent problems of Native literary studies.

In‐situ technical study of contemporary painting from the heritage collection of the Universitat de València, Spain. Canvases and colorful landscapes by Manuel Moreno Gimeno

AbstractThe Universitat de València brings together artistic collections of great value that embrace more than five centuries of history (1499–2022). Among them, the collection of contemporary painting stands out for its diversity of artists, artistic techniques and themes. One of the aims of the Vice‐rectorate for Culture and Society of the Universitat de València is the study, conservation and dissemination of its art collection, implementing innovative methodologies that will place these artworks at the research and transfer frontline. To achieve this, the Laboratory for Analysis and Diagnosis of Works of Art of the Universitat de València: Conservation, Legacy, InnOvation has recently optimized a multi‐analytical artistic diagnosis approach that combines the use of multiband technical photography (MTP) with digital radiography, infrared reflectography (IRR) and hyperspectral camera. The noninvasive methodology developed for the studied paintings, belonging to different historical periods, is completed by using a portable X‐ray fluorescence. The final goal is to obtain useful information on the composition and execution technique, issues of great interest for developing preventive conservation plans for the collections and for the design of innovative exhibition proposals of an immersive and accessible nature. This article presents the results obtained for three paintings that were made by one of the most unknown Valencian painters of the early 20th century, despite the great quality of his work: Manuel Moreno Gimeno (1900–1982). These paintings are part of the aforementioned art collection of the Universitat de València, and are housed at the Faculty of Medicine. In this study, the use of MTP, IRR and hyperspectral imaging techniques were combined with the analysis of the pictorial surface using a portable optical microscope and a portable X‐ray fluorescence. The results obtained indicate that Manuel Moreno Gimeno developed a landscape painting technique that was very close to that of other Valencian painters of the early 20th century. The handling of light and color was achieved using a rich color palette that included numerous contemporary innovative pigment such as chrome or cadmium.

문화다양성 정책 관점에서의 한국연극 동향 분석

This study aimed to figure out the trends of Korean theatre from the perspective of cultural diversity policies. The cultural diversity policies have mainly focused on the social minorities' culture and art activities and participation in Korea, which means that there is a relative shortage of discussion about the diversity of art. The study analyzed the achievements and limitations of cultural diversity policies in South Korea, and distinguished the diversity of art according to intrinsic and extrinsic criteria. Also analyzed in the study were reviews published in Critiques of Theatre for the last six years(2015~2020) based on the criteria of artistic diversity. The analysis results show that the diversity of art in the field not only accepted extrinsic diversity including the nationality, gender, and regional diversity of those who participated and enjoyed, but also realized the values of diversity including the content and formal diversity of artistic works.

An Interview with Debra Bricker Balken and Lynn Gumpert, curators of Americans in Paris: Artists Working in Postwar France, 1946-1962 (Grey Art Gallery, 2024)—Part One

Projected to open in February 2024 at the Grey Art Gallery of NYU, Americans in Paris: Artists Working in Postwar France, 1946-1962 examines the work of approximately seventy artists who lived in Paris for a period during the two decades following World War II. The following is the first of a two-part interview with the show’s curators, Debra Bricker Balken and Lynn Gumpert. In this first part, the organizers discuss the relationship of Americans in Paris to other shows, their research process, and the critical choices and layout decisions they made during the conception phase of the exhibition. As this interview reveals, the curators aimed to challenge the assumption that all art of the period fell under the rubric of “Abstract Expressionism” (or the “New York School”). The exhibition and its accompanying three-hundred-page catalogue showcases instead the diversity of US art genres and artists emerging from Paris during the period.