Great Works Of Art Research Articles

Long-Term Impact of a Medical School Course on the Intersection of Art and Medical History.

One recent trend in medical education is the integration of humanities into the curriculum, including viewing works of art in museums, with analysis of short-term, but not long-term, impact. We developed a course for medical students, trainees, and faculty at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai co-taught by an art historian and a physician/medical historian that features images of great works of art to make connections between art and medical history with the following goals: 1. To encourage the students to make careful and systematic observations, describe what they see to others in the group, and exchange their views respectfully, 2. To sensitize students to the patient's experience of illness by discussing artists' depictions of patients and the impact of their illness on family and friends, and 3. To highlight milestones in medical history by focusing on artworks that epitomize the state of medical care and science at a defined point in time. We have taught the course for more than a decade and so wanted to assess whether participating in the course had a long-term impact. We created and deployed a five-question survey to 167 students and received responses from 35 of those students. 97% of respondents answered that they still think about the course, and large majorities of the respondents indicated that the course, had an impact on how they viewed works of art (91%), their appreciation of the history of medicine (89%), and their observational skills (80%). More than half the students responded that the course sensitized them to the patient's perspective of illness (63%) and had an impact on how they viewed their role as a physician (51%). Our course has had a long-term impact on the respondents across a wide range of professional and personal characteristics.

The history of the formation of "soft power" resources in the foreign cultural policy of the Italian Republic

The subject of the research in this article is the history of the formation of the resources of the "soft power" of the Italian Republic. The object of research in this article is the activities and experience of the Italian Republic in the XX century within the framework of foreign cultural policy to promote a positive image of the country on the basis of its own national culture and its components. The article aims to provide an overview of the development of the concept of "soft power", the history of its formation, as well as the study of Italy's experience in using its cultural heritage as tools for forming a positive image of its national culture abroad. The study of this issue in several directions, depending on the goals of the state, allowed us to consider in dynamics what was the basis for the current state and functioning of foreign cultural policy, in Italian practice based mainly on elements of national culture. One of the key aspects of the formation of Italy's soft power resources is its rich cultural heritage. Italy is known for its great works of art, architecture, music, cuisine and fashion. These cultural elements have become an important tool for attracting attention and respect to the country abroad. When using general scientific methods of information analysis and synthesis, observation, systematization, classification, interpretation and forecasting, the main milestones of the development of "soft power" in the Italian Republic are examined in detail, which makes it possible to trace on which resources the popularization of national culture is based and which areas have been allocated by the state over time to increase the attractiveness and prestige of the country, as well as establishing trusting relationships with potential partners. The novelty of the research lies in the fact that today the connection between national culture and soft power is an important aspect of the state's foreign policy, which arouses some interest in the topic. The interest in studying this aspect is also explained by the fact that today the skillful application of the policy of "soft power" comes to the fore in cultural diplomacy, which shows the country's ability to achieve its goals through the attractiveness of its lifestyle, values and culture, and not through military force, implying the emergence of certain threats. In connection with the conclusions obtained, it is possible to identify how the development of modern trends in the transmission of the image of national culture developed, which are now actively promoted by the Italian Republic through the policy of "soft power", contributing to the establishment of friendly relations, increasing prestige and increasing influence in the international arena.

Shanti and Second Birth: S. Radhakrishnan on Literature, Art and Spiritual Values


 Radhakrishnan, as a visionary educationist in his writings, has been a chief votary of the ideal of Gyanam -Vigyanam sahitam, meaning wisdom and the sciences go together. This paper investigates the thoughts of S. Radhakrishnan on how literature and art give a second birth in the spirit through wisdom. He holds that great works of literature and art give a spiritual birth regarded as a second birth in Indian culture. Once born in the vision of the spirit, Buddhi, that is, intelligence, works on the light of spirit, spiritual value or truth, stabilizing the mind, a zone of thoughts and feelings. A stable mind thus becomes divine by spiritual insight and vision. Literary compositions and arts born out of this state lend a person in Shanti tranquillity, a clear and pure mind capable of spiritual vision. Thus, writers and artists create the minds of the people and the nation.

The problematic space between art, ambition, and gameplay: The Medium and the issues concerning difficult subject matter and gameplay in games

This article identifies and examines a couple of selected issues regarding speculative digital games which endeavor to deal with serious subject matter. Due to the fact that speculative games are exceptionally well suited for symbolic representation of sensitive topics, they allow their creators to conceive ambitious projects that aspire to be great works of audiovisual art. However, because game texts belong to a very specific medium, it is not always possible to realize this ambition in the context of gameplay. For reasons of space and focus this article uses one particular game, The Medium (2021), to serve as the primary example of how the problems which occur in the process of combining specific, engaging gameplay with serious, sensitive subject matter, lead to situations in which a game can fail to fulfill the player’s expectations. By analyzing the structure, gameplay, and storytelling tools employed in The Medium, the article places emphasis on the significance of the possible tensions between the intention of the designers of the game experience and the experiences, ideas, and interpretations the players themselves bring to the game text.

An Evaluation Set Proposal on the Interaction of Cinema Architecture for Improving the Creative and Aesthetic Dimensions in Architectural Art and Education

Architect candidates must undergo a qualified aesthetic and cultural education in a professional field such as architecture that outweighs the artistic side. This idea originates from the belief that architectural projects and designs by architects with a profound artistic-cultural education enriched by global culture would enhance aesthetics and liveability. Understanding great works of art is pivotal to reshape societal and architectural aesthetics. The relationship between architecture and cinema starts primarily with the spaces.Thus, exploring the interplay between architecture and cinema within spatial designs is crucial. This article aims to establish an evaluation set uncovering the original architectural and artistic elements in movies that heavily rely on architecture. Our objective is to equip architects, interior designers, urban planners, industrial designers, and landscape architects with the tools to analyze films referencing architectural art and derive insights. The research methodology involved a comprehensive analysis of various films, assessing architectural concepts, design principles, and the architectural perception they convey. Each film’s architectural and cinematic interplay was scrutinized, and the findings were compiled into tables. The components within these assessment tables were meticulously interpreted in relation to architectural concepts, design principles, artistic aesthetics, and architectural perception.By internalizing the films examined in this study, a cultural maturity can be achieved, offering a valuable resource for enhancing the aesthetic, theoretical, and artistic aspects of architectural education.The primary goal is to inspire architects with a deep understanding of these cinematic works, enabling them to approach their profession, events, and projects with a refined, sophisticated, and aesthetic perspective, ultimately contributing to their professional growth. In conclusion, the internalization of the analyzed films can lead to cultural maturity, which, in turn, serves as a valuable resource for enhancing aesthetic, theoretical, and artistic qualities in architectural education.

The problematic space between art, ambition, and gameplay: The Medium and the issues concerning difficult subject matter and gameplay in games.

This article identifies and examines a couple of selected issues regarding speculative digital games which endeavor to deal with serious subject matter. Due to the fact that speculative games are exceptionally well suited for symbolic representation of sensitive topics, they allow their creators to conceive ambitious projects that aspire to be great works of audiovisual art. However, because game texts belong to a very specific medium, it is not always possible to realize this ambition in the context of gameplay. For reasons of space and focus this article uses one particular game, The Medium (2021), to serve as the primary example of how the problems which occur in the process of combining specific, engaging gameplay with serious, sensitive subject matter, lead to situations in which a game can fail to fulfill the player's expectations. By analyzing the structure, gameplay, and storytelling tools employed in The Medium, the article places emphasis on the significance of the possible tensions between the intention of the designers of the game experience and the experiences, ideas, and interpretations the players themselves bring to the game text.

Coolie from Marxist Perspective in Mulk Raj Anand’s Coolie

The aim of this article is to analyze critically about Mulk Raj Anand's novel Coolie from Marxist perspective. Although Marxist theory of literature developed out of Marx’s and Engel's general remarks concerning culture, art and literature in relation to their discussion about social economic and political questions as a literary theory. So Marxist criticism can be taken as the twentieth century phenomenon. Coolie is a great work of art and a number of themes and ideas have been woven into its texture. However, its central theme is the exploitation of the poor and the under-privileged by the forces of capitalism, industrialism and colonialism. This theme had been studied in depth with reference to Munoo, a poor, helpless orphan, who is denied his fundamental right to life and happiness, who is exploited and made to suffer, till he dies of consumption. Munoo is not the only victim of such exploitation, the novelist makes it quite clear, that such exploitation and denial of life and happiness is the lot of the poor everywhere in India, whether in villages or big cities like Daulatpur and Bombay. The lot of the poor is equally wretched and miserable whether in rural or urban India.

Design Intention of Scientific Elements in Vitruvian Man

These great works of art, produced during the Renaissance, in this day and age, has never failed to arouse huge debates among people. In order to create more satisfying fine artworks, some artists started to research science and left abundant related remains. As one representative artist, Leonardo da Vinci did many experiments or drew sketches that had relationships with science. Leonardo da Vinci was one of the most representative and influential artists of the Renaissance who had the most extensive knowledge base. He was not only a painter, cartographer, inventor, anatomist, but also a musician and philosopher. His achievements in anatomy were far greater than his achievements in engineering, invention and architecture. The precise sketch of the human body and related notes were stricter and more accurate than previous achievements in this regard, especially Vitruvian Man which represented the perfect human body. After the publication of the Vitruvian man, the exquisite proportion and harmony displayed have been well-liked by the world and passed down from each generation. Not only that, Vitruvian Man has also become one source of inspiration for modern artists and writers. By clearly analyzing this painting through anatomy and geometry, more conclusions could be derived. Vitruvian man points out the meaning of the figure itself is often used as the hidden symbol of the basic symmetrical characteristic of the human bodys structure, and then as the hidden symbol of the whole universe.

KAJIAN SOSIOLOGI SENI MASJID AL-IRSYAD PARAHYANGAN BANDUNG

Bandung Al-Irsyad mosque is a mosque with a unique form of architecture resembles the Ka’bah. Designed by Ridwan Kamil, this building become famous building in the world. A prestigious award as the five major building of the year 2010 by the National Frame building Association, this mosque become one of the Bandung mainstay tourist destination. This research focus is to dismantle the art contruction suport in the journey of Bandung Al-Irsyad mosque into a high art. To understand the social precesses of this mosque, using the approach in his sociology by Zolberg “Construsting a Sociology of the Art” which suggests that the phenomenon of art is influenced by a social process, the artist, and structural support. This research resulted in the conclution that the creation of a great work of art that could not be separated from the contruction of the rule of art. The artist and the community support for the arts is very important in the development of art work. So that is becomes a high art work. Bandung Al-Irsyad mosque designed by a integrated professional artist with his prestigious awards has received makes this mosque into a very high artist value. Simple and futuristic design is a represent of urban culture. Make it more acceptable to the public.

The Long View: Leadership at a Critical Juncture for “African Art” in America

The Long View: Leadership at a Critical Juncture for “African Art” in America

Milton’s Hamlet: The Tragedy of Adam Unparadized

ABSTRACT Shakespeare’s Hamlet was one of seventeenth-century England’s most popular plays, and, as the First Folio of the Philadelphia Free Library confirms, it was a Shakespearean drama with which Milton was deeply engaged. With Hamlet in mind, this article examines the degree to which Shakespearean tragedy qualifies Milton’s classical understanding of the genre and, more importantly, allows us insight into the relationship between tragedy and grace. What emerges is the profoundly agonistic but creative relationship between such influences as Shakespeare and Luther at the climax of Paradise Lost—so much so that without them Milton’s great work of art would have neither the same affective nor epistemological power. The argument falls into two parts: the first focuses on a specific network of contexts for Milton’s representation of the Fall as a tragedy, and the second on Adam and Eve’s response to that tragedy.

Art-science collaborations: Generators of new ideas and serendipitous events.

An increasing number of collaborative projects between artists and scientists raises the question regarding their value, particularly when considering the redirection of resources. Here we provide a personal account of our collaborative efforts, as an artist and a scientist. We propose that one of the most significant outcomes is something that cannot be planned for in advance: serendipitous events. Such events lead to fresh perspectives and imaginative ideas, the fairy dust underlying many great works of art and science. The unexpected nature of these desired outcomes requires from us a leap of faith on the one hand, and a deep trust in our 'partner in crime' on the other.

THE CONCEPT OF “HOMELAND” IN KAZAKH FOLKLORE

The article provides a comprehensive analysis of the concept “homeland” in Kazakh folklore. The purpose of the study is to аnalyzing the notions and representations of “homeland” in the Kazakh creativity, the national features of the people's knowledge of the world, nature, the environment were determined. The scientific work analyzed the image of homeland in the national folklore of the Kazakh people, the linguistic use of the concept of homeland. At the same time, the concept of “homeland”, which is used in toponymic folklore genres, was also studied.
 The study of the verbalization of the concept “homeland” in Kazakh folklore revealed that the concept of Motherland for the nomadic Kazakh people is associated with the space in which they grew up and lived as a nation.
 Folklore works are one of the testimonies that show the height of spiritual being of Kazakh people. This great work of art is a boundless ocean, an inexhaustible treasure, and it does not grow old, and with the change of time grows anew, acquires a new genre character.
 The reason why the native land is hot for the human race is that it has lived in harmony with nature since time immemorial. It seems that the endless dark field expresses the value of the land to the generations and gives spirit from its side. That's why the people who defended their homeland with the tip of the spear and the edge of the sword until the last drop of blood on the spoon, named the places where they touched with childish love, taking into account its symbols, adding them to songs and songs, turning them into the core of legends.
 The results of the work can be used in the research work of students in the humanities.

The impact of Heideggerian Philosophy on art and psychological well-being: A social psychological examination

Heidegger is one of the most famous philosophers from the 20th century who presented great insights about various themes such as politics, Arts, and metaphysics. This paper intends to study Heidegger’s concept of Art. It traces the origin and development of Heidegger’s philosophy and explains his philosophies in terms of great Artworks and their role in depicting and representing tradition, history, and transformation. A culturally rich environment can contribute to the well-being of individuals by providing a sense of connection and rootedness. In addition to presenting a literature-based review of Heidegger’s philosophies’ history and origins, this paper includes a detailed look at his various works and discusses them in literary terminologies. Heidegger’s philosophical inquiries touch upon ethical dimensions, and art can be a powerful tool for conveying ethical messages and provoking ethical contemplation. Societies that engage with art in this way may foster a collective ethical awareness, contributing to a sense of social responsibility and potentially enhancing the well-being of the community. Moreover, the present review highlighted the interpretation of Heidegger’s philosophy and its implications for society can vary among scholars and individuals. The impact on well-being depends on how these ideas are understood, applied, and integrated into the broader cultural and social context.

Ross, Trevor. Writing in Public: Literature and the Liberty of the Press in Eighteenth-Century Britain

Ross, Trevor. <i>Writing in Public: Literature and the Liberty of the Press in Eighteenth-Century Britain</i>

See yourself through these hands: The moving body as a portal to spirit possession. Working with ancient ritual technologies to create portraits of spirits, gods and mythic beings

My creative, somatic and spiritual praxis combines the deep somatic trance work of authentic movement with ancient ritual technologies such as those found in the 2000-year-old Greek Magical Papyri. This article describes these embodied processes in and with wild nature places to facilitate visionary states which are recorded through poetic writings, and subsequently expressed in highly detailed drawings of ancient gods and mythic beings. I explore the nature of creative inspiration, not only in my own writings and drawings but in others’ artistic endeavours, that leads me to consider whether what is present in any great work of art is an indwelling animate force; a spirit or god. Working with this question, I am compelled deeper into this intersection of movement, creativity and spirituality, and from there, my life seems to become illuminated from within. Even as we all move through increasingly difficult times, we must continue to let ourselves be danced by something greater; especially for all those who cannot. We must continually open the seams to allow the movement of some vast majesty that we may never comprehend. Then we ourselves become a living work of art. As such, our lives become a ritual offering of beauty.

Ecotheological Community and the Question of Non-Human Animals Understood as Persons

Ecotheological Community and the Question of Non-Human Animals Understood as Persons

Lectures on Dostoevsky by Joseph Frank

Reviewed by: Lectures on Dostoevsky by Joseph Frank Christina Karakepeli Lectures on Dostoevsky. By Joseph Frank. Princeton: Princeton University Press. 2019. xxv+248 pp. £25. ISBN 978–0–691–17896–7. In Lectures on Dostoevsky, Joseph Frank calls on the reader to make the effort 'of imagining ourselves back to the world in which [the novels] were written' (p. 75). 'Let us remember Dostoevsky's own historical position', he urges. '[T]o reach the heights by the road that Dostoevsky as author meant for us to follow', we must start 'from the ground up' (p. 138). This 'ground up' approach features throughout Frank's volume of insightful and meticulously structured essays on Dostoevskii. Through his patient and expertly researched reconstruction of Dostoevskii's biography—the result of decades-long study of the writer's life and work—Frank attempts to explain how the socio-cultural context of nineteenth-century Russia determined the evolution of Dostoevskii's beliefs and literary talents. These posthumously published lectures are based on a ten-week course that Frank gave at the Slavic Department of Stanford University while working on his magnum opus, his five-volume biography of Dostoevskii published over twenty-five years (1976–2002) by Princeton University Press. It was abridged in 2010 in a one-volume edition as Dostoevsky: A Writer in his Time. Frank distilled the knowledge, observations, and insights described in the five-volume biography (in infinitely more detail) into thirteen lectures. They begin with Dostoevskii's biography and historico-cultural background before delving deep into seven of the major novels in chronological order—Poor Folk, The Double, The House of the Dead, Notes from the Underground, Crime and Punishment, The Idiot, and The Brothers Karamazov—with the notable (if puzzling) exception of Demons. Frank narrates the ideological formation of Dostoevskii, the man and author, by pausing on the events that shaped his life—the early success of Poor Folk, involvement in the Petrashevskii Circle, mock execution, five years in a Siberian prison camp, and ideological struggles with the radical Nihilists. At every stage, as Frank shows, these events precipitated a consolidation (and not a complete reversal, as other critics often argue) of Dostoevskii's core beliefs: the precedence of faith over reason and the preservation—at all costs—of the individual's inner freedom. In these lectures, Frank describes how Dostoevskii's first novel Poor Folk continued and expanded on the literary tradition of Pushkin and Gogolʹ, and how Dostoevskii made his first attempts at what he himself called 'fantastic realism' in The Double. He also discusses the 'regeneration of [Dostoevskii's] convictions' (p. 45) after his imprisonment, attested by the semi-autobiographical The House of the Dead; the Underground Man's 'symbolic figure of revolt' (p. 73) in Notes from the Underground; the false promise of utilitarian humanitarianism in Crime and Punishment; the tragedy of Christ-like Prince Myshkin in The Idiot; and finally, the grand scale of The Brothers Karamazov. [End Page 518] The lectures are full of novel, authoritatively argued insights. Frank makes new connections and clears up previous misunderstandings (or what he calls 'historical errors') by attributing Dostoevskii's inspiration to the (historically) correct ideological source, a notable example being Dmitrii Pisarev's articles, cited as the inspiration for Raskolʹnikov's ideas. Frank re-evaluates hitherto less familiar works such as The Peasant Marei and Winter Notes on Summer Impressions, examining how they fit within the larger scheme of Dostoevskii's ideological progress. He draws attention to sources whose significance has not previously been appreciated, such as Dostoevskii's letter to his brother Mikhail after the mock execution; the journal entry after his first wife's death; and how the image of Christ he conjured there was finally embodied in The Idiot's Prince Myshkin. Frank pre-empts one possible criticism of this book: that a sole focus on the socio-historical context can sometimes prove reductive, precluding any abstract psychological or philosophical analysis of Dostoevskii's work. Frank is well aware that 'a great work of art always transcends the conditions of its creation and has meanings that go far beyond what its own period might have thought about it' (p. 138...

Witkacy on Drugs

Witkacy on Drugs

Mogućnosti i značaj virtuelnih poseta muzejima na časovima likovne kulture

Museums, as keepers of tradition and culture, are ideal places for learning and enhancing children’s interest in art. However it is not always easy to take pupils to exhibi- tions, or organise an art class in a museum, which opens the possibility for virtual museum tours. Many renowned museums around the world provide this opportunity. As a result, pupils can see the greatest works of art and have the full museum experience, without having to leave their classrooms. This paper presents an online educational program of the National Museum in Belgrade, titled The National Museum in the Classroom, which comprises two types of activities: Museum in the classroom and Video workshops, thus indicating the significance of creating museum learning programs where students can get familiar with current exhibitions and art collections. The aim of the paper is to emphasize the importance of getting students familiar with museums and exhibitions in Arts Education classes through virtual tours offered by some of the most renowned museums. In order to do so, future teachers of Art Education need a more complex formal education in the field of art.