Fine Arts Research Articles

Measuring the Impact of Technological Evolutions on Fine Arts Competence Development

Technological evaluations have significantly enhanced college students’ fine arts competence development by providing advanced tools and platforms that foster creativity, improve technical skills, and enable innovative artistic expression. In this study 500 college students were mentioned as participators. The variables Technological Tools, Technical Proficiency, Advanced Technologies, Creativity and Innovation, Online Platforms, Skill Development, and Collaborative Competencies are built to evaluate various aspects of technological and creative capabilities in educational and professional settings. Fine arts competitions like the (Artificial Intelligence) AI art contest, digital choreography competition, and speech AI innovation challenge are held for the students to improve their skill development. The questionnaires are taken to measure the student's technological skills development based on before and after competitions. The SPSS software version 28 is used to statistically analyze the data with multiple regression analysis and pearson correlation analysis. The results showed that the integration of technological tools and platforms significantly improved college student's technical proficiency, creativity, and collaborative skills in fine arts. Students exhibited notable enhancements in skill development and engagement with advanced technologies post-competition. Technology significantly enhances fine arts education by improving students' artistic skills and collaboration. Embracing digital tools offers valuable opportunities to enrich curricula and foster innovation.

Membentuk Karakter Siswa Melalui Pembelajaran Seni Rupa di SMP Islam Pacet

This research aims to examine the role of fine arts learning in character formation of students at Pacet Islamic Middle School using a neuroaesthetic approach. Fine art is not only seen as a medium for visual expression, but also as a means of cognitive and emotional development that contributes to the formation of positive characters, such as creativity, discipline, cooperation and responsibility. A neuroaesthetic approach is used to understand how students' brains respond to aesthetic stimuli in the art learning process and how these experiences influence the development of moral and ethical values. This research uses qualitative methods with data collection techniques in the form of observation, interviews and documentation. The research subjects involved class VIII students at Pacet Islamic Middle School. The research results show that fine arts learning is able to stimulate students' character development through various creative and aesthetic activities. Visual stimulation provided through fine art media influences brain functions related to emotion and cognition, which in turn facilitates the formation of better character. The conclusion of this research is that fine arts as part of education not only improves students' aesthetic abilities, but also makes a significant contribution to the formation of their character. Therefore, fine arts learning should be integrated more deeply into the educational curriculum to optimize student potential, both in terms of academics and character formation.

Detection of archaeological structure on the slope ground using geophysical methods: The case of the Castle of Canossa

Canossa Castle is located in the municipality of Canossa 18 km South of Reggio Emilia (North Italy). It was constructed in 940 by Adalberto Atto, son of Sigifredo of Lucca. Lombard chieftains needed this strategic hill to defend their lands against intrusions of other barbarian tribes. Subsequent improvements made the stronghold one of the best-defended castles in the country. Canossa Castle became particularly famous as a site of reconciliation between King Henry IV and Roman Pope Gregory VII during the Investiture Controversy in 1077.To redevelop the area and create an easy tourist route, the Superintendence of Archaeology, Fine Arts and Landscape for the Metropolitan City of Bologna and the Provinces of Modena, Reggio Emilia and Ferrara planned excavations in the area close to the Castle. To get precise information on where to carry out excavations geophysical surveys were undertaken in the spring of 2021. The castle stands on a rock with a steep slope and dense vegetation and this makes it very difficult to carry out geophysical prospecting. This guided the choice of geophysical methodologies to be used. For this reason, electrical resistivity tomography was used along the steep slope, while in the narrow flatter area, the ground penetrating radar methodology was used. The results demonstrate the effectiveness of the chosen geophysical methodologies.

Camouflaging colonialism: a case study of a NeoColonial Museum

Museums are presented as institutions housing a society’s most outstanding artistic collective achievements. They are racialized organisations helping preserve white supremacist normativity in the racialized social system. We argue that museums are colonial projects that often camouflage colonialism. Museums’ hierarchal nature in prioritising Europe is blatantly apparent but rendered unseen unless you study its presence. Then, you discover differences through indifference. We used ethnographic observations and photography to explore how the Boston Museum of Fine Arts conceals colonialism. We find, for example, that the Art of Africa is demoted to two transitionary passageways. The pre-Columbian exhibit is relegated to the basement and camouflaged by other exhibitions. Additionally, Black bodies are subject to out-of-place sexualised portrayals. These findings reinforce our earlier argument that museums are white sanctuaries, safe spaces allowing whites to reaffirm their dominance in society.

Cultural Approach in Teaching Visual Arts and Literary Reading at the Primary General Education Level: Principles and Methodological Solutions

Introduction. Introducing elementary school students to the values of artistic culture in the lessons of fine arts and literary reading is an important aspect of primary education. The authors of the article focus on the cultural approach, which contributes to the expansion of space for interpersonal and intercultural interaction, self-expression and realization of essential, creative in nature, human forces, allowing to rely on the dominant system of values in society and build educational strategies based on the ideas of dialogue and humanism as a basic basis for common approaches in teaching different subjects. Methodology. The article presents a number of principles, including: the principle of continuity, continuity, the principle of combining theory and practice-oriented, communicative interaction, openness, inclusiveness of the educational environment, cultural appropriateness. The integration of these principles in the process of implementation of the subjects “Fine Arts” and “Literary Reading” at the level of primary general education allows the teacher to strengthen the educational context of the taught subject, to expand the possibilities of searching and justification of actual methodological solutions in the context of cultural approach in education. Results. The research resulted in methodological solutions presented in the form of variants of tasks for students on the material of studying watercolor painting and works of various genres in elementary school. Conclusions. The solutions proposed by the authors can be considered by teachers as methodological guidelines that demonstrate and reveal the specifics of the implementation of the cultural approach in teaching the subjects “Fine Arts” and “Literary Reading”.

Maximum permissible levels of laser radiation as a tool for ensuring the sanitary and epidemiological well-being of the population

Introduction. Laser radiation is the youngest production factor, but not the most harmless. The rapid development of modern laser technologies and their introduction into various fields of science and technology has allowed lasers entering widely into everyday human life, as well as into the sphere of culture, fine arts, and the show industry. Thus, the development of a unified algorithm for calculating the maximum permissible levels (MPL) of laser radiation is becoming particularly relevant. The purpose of this work is to assess the subjective feelings of persons exposed to laser radiation at levels not exceeding the maximum permissible levels and clarify the methodology for calculating acceptable levels of laser radiation. Materials and methods. Graphical modelling was used to develop an algorithm for calculating the MPL. To assess the subjective perception of laser radiation, a survey of 20–25 years five hundred eighteen people was used according to a specially designed questionnaire. Results. Exposure to laser radiation at levels not exceeding the MPL caused unpleasant sensations in the eyes of the participants of the show, temporary violation of colour perception, temporary blindness, headache. An algorithm for calculating the MPL of laser radiation has been developed, consisting of six stages, which allows optimizing the computational component of laser safety assessment in the implementation of State sanitary and Epidemiological supervision and control. Limitations. The age range of the study participants is 20–25 years old. Conclusion. It is proposed to revise the standards of MPL for the population based on the temporary effects of radiation. This will minimize the negative impact on the organ of vision in terms of reversible changes and qualitatively improve the hygienic assessment of laser radiation. The developed algorithm for calculating the permissible levels of laser radiation will help minimize errors and reduce the time spent by specialists when assessing the safety of exposure to laser radiation on the body.

THE IMPORTANCE OF DRAWING IN THE MENTAL DEVELOPMENT OF PRESCHOOL CHILDREN

This article deals with the importance of preschool children's interest in fine arts and drawing in the development of psychological cognitive processes.

Factors Influencing the Continued Use of Procreate Digital Painting Software by Fine Arts Students in Chongqing, China

Background and Aim: With the rise of digital technology, digital painting software has become a tool for artistic expression. The purpose of this paper is to explore the factors that influence the continued use of Procreate digital painting software by undergraduate art students in Chongqing, China, through three major theories: ECM, UTAUT 2, SCT, and other modeling frameworks. Materials and Methods: This study adopted a quantitative approach to data collection using a five-point Likert scale for the questionnaire. The sample of this study was undergraduate students of six fine arts programs in different regions of Chongqing, China, and the participants were selected through a Judgmental or purposive sampling technique. The instrument used to collect the data was a questionnaire and the data were analyzed on 487 valid questionnaires, CFA and SEM were executed to validate the fit, validity, and reliability of the model and to confirm the causality between the variables for hypothesis testing. Results: All hypotheses were supported, with perceived usefulness and satisfaction as direct influences. self-efficacy had the most significant effect on perceived usefulness. Conclusion: Key factors influencing Chongqing art students' continued use of Procreate digital drawing software include hedonic motivation, confirmation, self-efficacy, and knowledge application, which together contribute to students' continuance intention to use the software by enhancing satisfaction and perceived usefulness. This study provides new perspectives for understanding the use of digital drawing software in art education, offers insights for educational institutions to optimize digital strategies for art education, helps software developers to improve product functionality, and guides art students to make more effective use of digital tools for art creation, thus promoting the in-depth application and development of digital drawing technology in the art field.

New Education Policy 2020 on Higher Education

The development of an equitable and justice society, the realization of individual potential, and the advancement of national development all depend on education. Providing universal access to quality education is the key to India’s continued ascent, and leadership on the global stage in terms of economic growth, social justice and equality, scientific advancement, national integration, and cultural preservation. The historic and self-proclaimed new national education policy 2020 was unveiled on July 29, 2020. It covers every facet of education in the modern era with an eye toward the future. To actively contribute to the transformation of the nation into a society of equal, sustainable, and healthy knowledge. The National Education Policy 2020 examines the Indian educational system with an emphasis on its traditions, customs, values, and morals. India's education system is still being developed, with entries from his extensive and lengthy past and contributions from numerous scholars worldwide in a range of subjects like astronomy, metalworking, mathematics, medical and surgical science, crafts, architecture, yoga, fine arts, and so forth. The current NEP 2020 objective is to raise the current enrollment rate by offering open, multidisciplinary education to everyone who wants it. The objective of the paper is to focus on the main features of NEP-2020 and its impact on Higher Education.

Assessing the impact of interactive multimedia learning platforms on dance education outcomes

This study examined the use of interactive multimedia learning platforms in dance education, guided by the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and Self-Efficacy Theory. The research used Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) with a random sample of 362 students from four schools in Beijing. It aimed to explore the relationship between perceived usefulness (PU), perceived ease of use (PEOU), attitudes towards these platforms, and the impact of self-efficacy on performance and learning. The results showed that PU and PEOU significantly improved students' attitudes, which in turn enhanced their self-efficacy and performance. The study suggests that multimedia platforms are more effective than traditional teaching methods in improving learning outcomes, engagement, and satisfaction in dance education. These findings contribute to the growing body of research on educational technology in the arts, highlighting the importance of integrating technological advancements with psychological factors when developing digital learning environments. This study stands out by combining TAM with Self-Efficacy Theory in the context of dance education, providing a comprehensive understanding of the cognitive and emotional factors that affect technology acceptance and learning outcomes. It addresses the challenges and benefits of using multimedia in a physically demanding field like dance, which has not been extensively researched. However, the study is limited by its focus on a specific region and demographic group. Future research should include a broader range of participants to ensure the findings are applicable to various contexts. Despite some limitations, this study offers valuable insights for designing more effective multimedia-based learning systems for dance and other fine arts.

EXPLORE THE IMPORTANCE OF THE ASPECTS OF SHADOW AND LIGHT AS A FUNDAMENTAL TOOL IN PENCIL DRAWING

In this written article in pencil drawing, which is one of the foundations of fine art, be it household items, geometric elements, landscape or portrait, in all of them the main tool is the light and shadow aspects. Each step is illustrated with drawings.

Hybrid learners' intention on B-station: A case study of Art primary students at A University in the People’s Republic of China

Background and Aim: Information technology skills are crucial for teachers and students. Strengthening the support of technology in the history of art or the history of design courses can enhance teaching quality, foster students' comprehensive artistic literacy and innovation ability, and advance the development and progress of art education. With the continuous progress and development of technology, it is increasingly important in the education of art and design history, providing students with a broader understanding of the subject. This research not only investigates students' intention to use B-station, a video website, to learn the history of art or the history of design but also provides practical insights into the role of technology integration in learning art and design history, which can be applied in the classroom setting. Materials and Methods: To ensure the reliability of the study, a questionnaire was distributed to College of Fine Arts students at a university in China, resulting in 506 valid responses. The quantitative data were then analyzed using JAMOVI2.4.6. To measure the internal consistency of the questionnaire, Cronbach's α and McDonald's ω were used. Factor analysis was performed using EFA and CFA, and hypothesis testing was conducted using SEM, further enhancing the robustness of the study's findings. Results: The research proposed ten alternative hypotheses. The results indicated that eight hypotheses were accepted, and two were rejected. It was found that ACL, as a mediator variable, cannot enhance the impact of LII on ILB. Similarly, PBC, as a mediating variable, cannot enhance the impact of AL on ILB. Conclusion: The survey questionnaire employed in this study was adapted from willingness scales used in other countries. Unlike previous studies, the findings imply that ACL and PBC did not have a significant mediating effect. This may be attributed to differences in research subjects and environments. This study helps study Chinese students' learning habits, preferences, and teaching styles.

Бытовая живопись и портрет: на границе жанров

The article highlights a trend in Russian and Western painting concerning the boundaries between genre and portraiture. In the article the author refers to such pieces of art as a mixed ‘everyday genre with portraiture’, though some other definitions are also taken into account. The article contains a historical survey of this mixed genre encompassing times from the Late Middle Ages to the 19th century. The author focuses on the 19th century realism as a sum of the earlier European pictorial art manifesting to be the Protorealistic tendency. A special subject matter of the article is the psychological and social identity of the depicted characters. Another issue discussed is a fate of the ‘everyday genre with portraiture’ mix in the context of the terminal stage of the academic genre system and the widening stylistic range in the 19th-century fine art.

INDIVIDUAL METHODS FOR TEACHING FUTURE ART TEACHERS TO CREATE PAINTINGS

The article provides basic practical recommendations for future fine arts teachers on how to perform short-term sketches, and also describes the features of individual methods used in this direction. Also, to highlight the topic, the author purposefully used scientific sources.

An interdisciplinary assessment of information literacy instruction

Information literacy is a crucial skill often overlooked by faculty in higher education, who expect incoming Gen Z students to have some ability to navigate the information landscape appropriately and efficiently either from prior high school instruction or simply by the ubiquity of information access. Assessments of college students' information literacy paints a different picture, indicating that information literacy instruction is required and that deliberate efforts should be made to aid students in proper evaluation and use of informational media. This study investigates the value of generalized information literacy instruction at a medium-sized, public 4-year university in a rural area. Student knowledge is assessed pre- and post-instruction to determine specific impacts of information literacy instruction on various facets of information literacy – source quality, relevance, and context. Specifically, the purpose of this research is to determine (1) whether information literacy varies across students in different fields/disciplines and (2) if so, whether generalized information literacy instruction tends to close those cross-disciplinary gaps or extend existing disparities. Data collected herein demonstrate that gains in information literacy vary substantially by academic discipline. For example, students in the College of Humanities and Fine Arts began with the second-highest average pre-instruction scores (75.00 %) and exhibited the largest gains between pre- and post-instruction assessments (+12.14 %). The results obtained in this study indicate that generalized instruction tends to inflate existing disparities in information literacy between disciplines. Based on these findings, there is ample evidence to suggest that discipline-specific information literacy instruction could provide students with larger individual gains and potentially allow information literacy to converge across fields.

The Spatial Differentiation Characteristics and Influencing Mechanisms of Intangible Cultural Heritage in China

Intangible cultural heritage represents a cultural evolution shaped by human responses to adapting and transforming environments. Unveiling the characteristics and patterns of its spatial distribution can offer a more scientific foundation for the protection of intangible cultural heritage and the development of heritage tourism. By using ArcGIS software and Geo-detector, the regional differentiation characteristics and influencing mechanisms of Intangible Cultural Heritage, specifically the Hometown of Chinese Folk Culture and Art (HCFCA), have been investigated. Results show that the distribution and structure of HCFCA in China vary significantly across regions and categories. Eastern China holds the highest number, while Southern China has fewer. Traditional fine arts and dance dominate, with folk literature being less represented. HCFCA exhibits a clear clustering trend, reflecting a "Polycentric Agglomeration" pattern, particularly in traditional drama, calligraphy, craftsmanship, sports, performing arts, and acrobatics. The study presents an influential mechanism model, with the natural environment as foundational, economic development as the primary driver, social development as supplementary support, and historical background as a catalyzing factor. This understanding not only enriches theoretical insights but also provides a scientific basis for the protection of intangible cultural heritage and the development of heritage tourism.

ТЕАТР ӨНӨРҮНДӨГҮ КӨРКӨМ ОКУУНУ ОКУТУУНУН АЙРЫМ МАСЕЛЕЛЕРИ

The article discusses some issues of teaching art education in the theatrical arts. I must say that there is very little research on the great values of the Kyrgyz people, including theatrical art. Generally speaking, we all know that our culture ‒ these are literature, theater, cinema, fine arts, folk art, etc.B. It should be recognized that there are very few works published in the form of special books, except for articles published on the pages of periodicals devoted specifically to this theatrical art. Today, art reading education is in demand not only in the theatrical sphere, but also in various spheres of society, in the field of culture and television. Thus, it is safe to say that by improving the teaching of art education in higher and secondary educational institutions, we will contribute to the moral education of the younger generation, improving aesthetic taste. Creating conditions for solving such research tasks, making efforts, and carrying out scientific activities is a requirement of time.

Педагогические условия развития творческого потенциала обучающихся на уроках литературы в основной школе

This article considers the possibilities of revealing the creative potential of students by creating special pedagogical conditions through the emotional impact on adolescents by means of fine arts with the help of performing a number of interesting, modern, unusual and unfamiliar tasks when studying a work of fiction. In the literature lessons, it is proposed to use forms of work aimed at improving the written language of students, developing their creative potential by activating imagination. The author presents the results of experimental work and draws conclusions about the feasibility of using the proposed pedagogical conditions in teaching practice. Fragments of creative works produced by students following the methods described in the article are provided, vividly demonstrating the outcomes of their application. The novelty of the research lies in its comprehensive approach to developing the creative potential of primary school students.

The differences in the portfolios of graphic and digital design students in Greenwich, Vietnam

Designing portfolios for students majoring in graphic design, digital fine art, etc. at many Vietnamese colleges entails drafting a job application immediately following graduation. However, graphic and digital design students in Greenwich, Vietnam, will create privateportfolios, which are extremely crucial. Designing a portfolio not only helps graphic and digital design students in Greenwich, Vietnam, survey the social needs of the vocational market, leading to building career aspirations, but also orients self-employment in the future.Most portfolios of graphic and digital design students in Greenwich, Vietnam, identify the strengths and weaknesses of their current skills, achieve outstanding results in competitions, and use pretty skills obtained from freelance works a. Furthermore, the ultimate purpose of creating a portfolio is to boost students' personal confidence by presenting it while they are interviewing for a new position right after graduation or approaching a new career. As a result, research, market analysis, and portfolio creation allow students to exercise professional working abilities while also laying the groundwork for confidence and originality in product design. The study's findings reveal certain disparities in the creative portfolios of graphic and digital creative students in Greenwich, Vietnam, who already possess a wealth of remarkable information, aptitude, particularly communication in a foreign language, and flexibility as global citizens

Library and Bibliographic Classifications of Art Literature in the Documents of the M.I. Fabrikant Archive

The professional art history interests of professor M.I. Fabrikant (1887—1966) in the field of book studies, bibliography, library and museum studies are reflected in the documents of his personal archive in the Department of Rare Books and Manuscripts of the Scientific Library of the Lomonosov Moscow State University. Based on his extensive experience, the scientist drafted in the 1920s a scientific classification of art literature. In addition, working in the 1930s in the scientific libraries of major Moscow museums (the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts, the State Tretyakov Gallery), he drafted the structures of branch catalogues. M.I. Fabrikant also participated as a consultant in the development of projects for the organisation of departments and catalogues in the new building of the Lenin State Library of the USSR in 1936.