Artistic Innovation Research Articles

Ornament in the architecture of mosques in Jordan: traditions and innovations

The object of the study is ornaments in the architecture of ancient and modern mosques. Using the example of mosques in Amman (Jordan), traditional ornaments are considered from the point of view of their purpose, content and symbolism, location and plastic organization. The compositional techniques, stylization methods, images used in ornaments are analyzed. In the modern architecture of mosques, continuity in approaches to decoration is combined with the active use of modern technologies in the construction and interpretation of ornaments, their embodiment in the material. Since there are strong changes in the space-planning solutions of mosques in connection with modern functional tasks, it is ornaments that are the most important means of identifying religious buildings. New interpretations of the visual language and the purpose of the decoration of mosques are due to the processes of globalization and the use of computer technologies for the design of structures. The authors conclude that it is necessary to follow the canons of Islamic ornamental motifs when using them in modern architecture, especially in religious buildings. By offering engineering and artistic innovations, architects must preserve the structure, plasticity and symbolism of ornaments in which the philosophy of Islam accumulates.

The employment of art therapy to develop empathy and foster wellbeing for junior doctors in a palliative medicine rotation - a qualitative exploratory study on acceptability

BackgroundThe interdisciplinary realm of medical humanities explores narratives and experiences that can enhance medical education for physicians through perspective-taking and reflective practice. However, there is a gap in comprehension regarding its appropriateness at the postgraduate level, especially when utilising art therapists as faculty. This study aims to assess the acceptability of an innovative art therapy-focused educational initiative among junior doctors during a palliative care rotation, with the goal of cultivating empathy and promoting well-being.MethodsA qualitative research project was conducted at the Division of Supportive and Palliative Care (DSPC) in the National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS). The study involved the recruitment of junior doctors who had successfully completed a three-month palliative care rotation program, spanning from January 2020 to April 2021. In a single small-group session lasting 1.5 h, with 3 to 4 participants each time, the individuals participated in activities such as collage making, group reflection, and sharing of artistic creations. These sessions were facilitated by an accredited art therapist and a clinical psychologist, focusing on themes related to empathy and wellbeing. To assess the acceptability of the program, two individual interviews were conducted three months apart with each participant. An independent research assistant utilised a semi-structured question guide that considered affective attitude, burden, perceived effectiveness, coherence, and self-efficacy. Thematic analysis of the transcribed data was then employed to scrutinise the participants’ experiences.ResultsA total of 20 individual interviews were completed with 11 participants. The three themes identified were lack of pre-existing knowledge of the humanities, promotors, and barriers to program acceptability.ConclusionsThe participants have mixed perceptions of the program’s acceptability. While all completed the program in its entirety, the acceptability of the program is impeded by wider systemic factors such as service and manpower needs. It is vital to address these structural limitations as failing to do so risks skewing current ambivalence towards outright rejection of future endeavours to integrate humanities programs into medical education.

Art technology as a means of preparing competent teachers for pre-school activities

ABSTRACT Innovative art technology today is primarily concerned with the pre-school education system as a level of discovery of the individual abilities of a particular child. In modern education promotion processes, the content of education is enriched, attention is paid to intellectual and creative abilities, and motor and emotional-volitional areas are corrected. The purpose of the study is to replace traditional methods of pre-school education activities with modern ones using art technologies, aimed at activating and implementing personal, spiritual, moral, and cognitive development of the child. In this fluctuating environment, the future educator needs to be able to quickly navigate the variety of integrative methods of the pedagogical spectrum. The practical significance of the material consists in the study area and implementation of modern educational methods of pre-school teachers’ training using art technologies, covering new ideas of humanistic and personally developing education.

Art and Markets in the Greco-Roman World

We study art markets in the Greco-Roman world to explore the origins of artistic innovations in classical Greece and the mass production of imitative works in the Roman Empire. Economic factors may have played a role, on one side fostering product innovations when a few rival Greek city-states competed, outbidding each other to obtain higher-quality artworks, and on the other side fostering process innovations when a large integrated market promoted art trade across the Mediterranean Sea. The evidence on art prices is consistent with this. Literary evidence on classical Greek painting from V–III centuries BC (largely from Pliny the Elder) shows that the real price of masterpieces increased up to the peak of creativity reached with Apelles. Epigraphic evidence on Roman sculpture from I–III centuries AD (largely from inscriptions at the base of statues) shows that the real price of statues was stable and largely equalized across the imperial provinces.

Hand Embroidery and Visual Communication Nexus: Analysis of Temitayo Taofeek Badru’s Embroidered Works

Art has passed through a series of changes right from the first man in the cave, and artists through the ages have also explored different methods and materials. Such an aspect is the art of hand embroidery. Hand embroidery is a form of decorative stitches for embellishment on worn apparel and garments that was widely used in the past. This paper examines selected embroidered works by Temitayo Taofeek Badru. These artworks are coded with African philosophy, especially Yorùbá proverbs, sayings, myths, folklore and aphorisms, and social issues in society. This is to establish the development of creativity in embroidery works and artist's contributions to contemporary Nigerian art. The paper also discusses the biography and artistic development of the artist, classifies the selected works into expressionistic and Realistic styles, and analyses the symbolic forms of the works. Data were collected through oral interviews with the artist and participant observation method. Data were also gathered from journal articles and art exhibition catalogues of the artist. Descriptive and formal methods of art historical studies were used to analyse the data. The study revealed that Badru grew up in an environment that encouraged his artistic development. It was found that the artist mostly uses expressionistic and realistic styles in his embroidered works and that he sometimes combines the use of threads and acrylic paints for the realistic style he adopts. The paper concludes that Badru has taken Textile Art to a new dimension through the use of hand embroidery for artistic innovations, which has equally contributed to the development of contemporary Nigerian art.

Synergistic Effect Generation of CAD and Reinforcement Learning in Ceramic Art Innovation

Synergistic Effect Generation of CAD and Reinforcement Learning in Ceramic Art Innovation

Balancing Act: Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement and Its Impact on Creativity in the South Korean Pop Music Industry

This paper explores the relationship between intellectual property rights enforcement and creativity in the South Korean pop music industry. Through qualitative interviews with industry professionals and an analysis of South Korea’s copyright laws, this study reveals how stringent copyright enforcement influences music production and innovation. The findings suggest that while copyright laws are essential for protecting creators’ rights, they also pose challenges for creative freedom. This paper contributes to the discourse on copyright law and creative industries, highlighting the need for policies that both protect intellectual property and encourage artistic innovation.

A Brief Analysis of the Symbolic Significance and Cultural Continuity of Qiang Horn Flower Pattern

Based on Freud's theory, this paper discusses the symbolism of the Qiang horn flower pattern in Chinese Qiang embroidery and cultural continuity. The Qiang horn flower pattern is an iconic cultural symbol of the Chinese Qiang people's worship of nature, their hopes for life ideals and their desire for their life reproduction, which is in line with Freud's theory of life instinct. In Chinese Qiang embroidery, the crochet Qiang horn flower pattern is a symbol of the Qiang culture, an expression of deep knowledge of nature and humanism. During the evolution of the times, the Qiang people have skillfully applied the theory of defence mechanism proposed by Freud, and through personalized and modernized artistic innovation, made the embroidery pattern of the Chinese Qiang people realize the sublimation and regeneration on the basis of maintaining the traditional symbols. Faced with modern cultural influences, the Qiang horn flower pattern in Chinese embroidery shows a strong psychological defence mechanism and cultural regenerative ability, so that the Qiang cultural genes can be expanded and inherited with the changing times. The research of this paper not only reveals the profound symbolic meaning and psychodynamic display of Qiang horn flower pattern in Chinese embroidery, but also shows its indispensable core status and lasting influence in Chinese Qiang cultural vein, providing some theoretical insights and practical revelations for research on intangible cultural heritage protection and inheritance.

The Use of Arts Learning Management Technology

The role of technology in arts learning management is very significant, bringing new opportunities, challenges, and unlimited potential. Some important points related to the role of technology in arts learning involve digital learning, innovation, computational skills, digital-based education, and collaboration. The digital era allows students and teachers to communicate and interact efficiently, creating a more interactive and inclusive learning environment. The development of innovative art learning models using technology, such as audiovisual media, has a high potential for exploring knowledge. Computational skills become important in the digital era, including understanding technology and communication. The concept of digital-based education, including the use of technology in music learning, brings transformation in education. Collaboration between students and teachers is enhanced through technology, creating a learning environment rich in interaction and collaboration. Overall, technology plays an important role in arts learning management, providing a variety of opportunities and challenges that encompass aspects of education such as communication, innovation, and collaboration.

Interaction of Digital Trends and Sustainable Development: The role of Contemporary Art

The purpose of the work is to analyze the impact of digital technologies on the sustainable development of contemporary art - an overview of the main trends that have emerged as a result of the integration of new media into artistic practices. The article methodologically classifies various genres of digital art by means of a critical qualitative analysis of practices, artworks, installations, exhibitions, collectives and events at the forefront of artistic innovation with new technologies. The scientific novelty lies in a comprehensive analysis of digital art through the prism of the concept of sustainable development. The work considers digital art not just as another technological innovation, but as a full-fledged artistic phenomenon of our time. The systematization of artistic practices associated with the use of the latest technologies is carried out, their common conceptual foundations are revealed. In addition, the article deals with issues of environmental sustainability, social responsibility, inclusiveness of digital practices. The dilemmas around the balance of technological innovation and artistic freedom from the perspective of sustainability ethics are outlined. The conclusions provide a conceptual understanding of optimal pathways for developing digital art in relation to societal sustainability.
 Keywords: digital art, sustainable development, new media art, network art, generative art, interactive art, AI, VR, AR, digital culture

Creativity, Connection, and Community: Reimagining the Radiology Society Meeting

With the shifting needs of radiologists due to escalating healthcare demands, the impetus for an increased focus on wellness and the benefits of the humanities in medicine inspired a novel approach to curricular planning of the 2023 Association of University Radiologists (AUR) annual meeting. In this manuscript, we describe the creative process behind planning and executing this innovative meeting format. Reimagining the annual meeting was a collaborative effort centered around the development of an innovative Arts and Wellness Program, with the goal of integrating opportunities for artistic expression and experiential wellness throughout the meeting. Of the 1313 meeting attendees, 423 (32.2%) completed the annual meeting evaluation, of which 244 were in-person and 61 attended virtually. 178 of 423 respondents (42.1%) participated in the arts and wellness programming. 160 of 203 respondents (78.9%) reported that the arts and wellness programming enhanced the overall meeting experience. 164 of 197 respondents (83.2%) gained greater appreciation for the talents of radiology colleagues. 97 of 195 respondents (49.7%) stated that the programming gave them ideas as to how to cope effectively with stress. The incorporation of art, music, and other wellness activities into a national radiology meeting was well-received by meeting attendees. For many radiologists who participated in the various musical and artistic offerings at the AUR 2023 meeting, sharing artistic talents with the radiology community and colleagues represented the most fundamental way to be fully seen, express authenticity, and connect with others.

Storytelling, A Source of Inspiration for Awareness-Raising Theatres in Burkina Faso (English Version)

This article aims to build a bridge between storytelling and drama. More specifically, it analyzes the way in which the creators of awareness-raising theatres go about scripting certain contents of the oral tradition, in this case storytelling. Through this study, the aim is to explain how traditional storytelling is used as an inspiring material in theatrical creation. From the analysis of specific cases of shows entitled "Oyo: Force and Resistance" and "The King's Elephant", subjected to an intertextual analysis, we arrive at the conclusion that storytelling and awareness-raising theatre are two arts that have in common their intention to change society, on the one hand, and that the transition from traditional to scripted performance is the result of a process of creative transformation and artistic innovation, moreover.

OPTIMALISASI TEKNOLOGI UNTUK MENINGKATKAN INOVASI PEMBELAJARAN SENI RUPA KELAS IV DI SD NEGERI BALARAJA I

Fine art learning in elementary schools is taught by classroom teachers whose educational background is not necessarily art either. This will certainly have an impact on the learning activities carried out. The lack of learning innovation will eventually have implications for the low creativity of students. Therefore, increasing teacher competence and developing learning innovations needs to be done, one of which is by optimizing current technology. Technology is present to facilitate various human jobs. Through this research, some activities and efforts that can be done to increase the innovation of fine arts learning with the help of technology will be described. Qualitative research method with descriptive data display is the method used in this research, with three important stages, namely data collection through interviews, observations, and document studies, data reduction to conclusion drawing, and data validity testing with triangulation techniques. Innovation in fine arts learning in class IV SD Negeri Balaraja I is carried out by increasing teacher competence in fine arts learning, and developing fine arts learning activities by optimizing the use of technology in learning, Technology is also used to establish cooperation and collaboration with parents and partners. It aims to create innovative fine art learning and the ability of students to create original and varied works of art.

Virtual Reality-based Meta-Cosmic Perspective on Curriculum Integration Innovations in Art and Technology Programs

Abstract At the end of the 20th century, the development of science and technology has made remarkable achievements, and some artists have begun to try to integrate science and technology into art creation. In this paper, based on DEM art space analysis, Unity technology is added to build a three-dimensional scene for teaching art and technology professional courses. At the same time, HoloLens2-based sensory interaction technology is introduced to enhance the integration of art and technology in the virtual classroom. Based on this basis, a teaching framework for VR art and technology fusion courses centered on students’ learning and interaction experience is designed and applied to actual teaching. In the sample correlation analysis, the experience of the relevant courses in the early stage had a significant impact on both the shadow students’ artistic self-perception (t=0.7854, p<0.01) and their learning behaviors in the later stage (t=0.6452, p<0.01). After the integration of art and technology teaching, the student’s interest in art learning and technology learning were both enhanced, with the mean values of 0.07398 and 0.0.20255, respectively, and the integration of art and technology professional course curriculum based on virtual reality technology effectively improved the students’ learning interest.

Art Innovation or Plagiarism? Chinese Students’ Attitudes Toward AI Painting Technology and Influencing Factors

Art Innovation or Plagiarism? Chinese Students’ Attitudes Toward AI Painting Technology and Influencing Factors

Radio «Kultura» Music Content

Introduction. Radio “Kultura” is a producer of musical intentions, a translator of traditions and innovations in modern musical art. The musical content of the analyzed media is characterized by a multifaceted musical palette. Informing about musical events and processes, radio “Kultura” becomes a unique platform for the actualization of musical culture, public discussion of musical issues, formation of worldview orientations and musical requests of the audience. Relevance and aim of the research. The relevance of scientific research is determined by the absence of research into the musical content of radio “Kultura” in the modern scientific discourse. The aim of the articles is to analyze musical content radio “Kultura” in the focus of the problem-thematic paradigm and media consumption. Methodology. While carrying out the research, general philosophical and general scientific (theoretical, empirical) methods were used, in particular, the method of terminological and conceptual analysis, analysis of scientific literature, synthesis, induction and deduction, generalization, monitoring, content analysis, online surveys, statistical analysis. Results. It has been clarified definition the concept of “musical content”. The problem-thematic range of materials was analyzed. An online survey was conducted of reception the audience musical content of radio “Kultura”. Conclusions. Having analyzed the music content of radio “Kultura”, we identified the main thematic groups: news of the musical life of Ukraine, the most important events in the field of world music, stories about outstanding musical figures, musical genres and styles, trends in the music industry at the local and global levels, cultural and musical events, innovations, etc. In the analyzed media, the problems of the functioning and transformation of folk music, the connection of the author/performer with other participants of the musical ecosystem, pricing in the industry, age and gender discrimination in show business, music piracy, etc. are actualized. The results of the survey state that the respondents choose radio “Kultura” consciously and rationally, taking into account the quality of the musical content, the reputation of the media, and thematic priorities. Musical content partially meets their informational expectations.

The Artistic Expression and Integration of Traditional Culture in Traditional Chinese Medicine Art: Innovative Paths and Practical Exploration

This article conducts an in-depth study on the artistic expression and integration of traditional culture in traditional Chinese medicine art, proposing strategies for innovative paths and practical exploration. Regarding the resonance and innovation in traditional culture, the article emphasizes the urgency of innovation in traditional Chinese medicine art through the exploration of its traditional cultural roots. It also discusses the balance between traditional culture and modern aesthetics. In the diversified exploration of artistic expression, the article pays attention to the inheritance of artistic conception of Chinese painting attempts to integrate contemporary art forms, and explores the application of multimedia technology in traditional Chinese medicine art. Furthermore, the article delves into the reconstruction of cultural symbols and their global dissemination, including the exploration of the connotations of symbols in traditional Chinese medicine culture, innovative methods for symbol reconstruction, and strategies for the international dissemination of traditional Chinese medicine art. Finally, through practical exploration and prospects, the article proposes specific development directions, such as exhibitions and promotion of traditional Chinese medicine art, innovative practices in traditional Chinese medicine art education, and the deep integration of technology with traditional Chinese medicine art. The aim of this article is to provide beneficial insights for the sustainable development of traditional Chinese medicine art, promoting the display of its unique charm on the international stage.

Evolving traditions: the interplay of cultural heritage, technological innovation, and education in contemporary ceramic art

Evolving traditions: the interplay of cultural heritage, technological innovation, and education in contemporary ceramic art

Integration of Digital Sculpture and Ecological Art: Innovative Application of 3D Modeling Technology

Abstract It is the trend of the times that digital technology is involved in various professional fields and promotes the integration and development of specialties. Digital sculpture technology, as a kind of new technology means in digital technology, has changed the process and means of sculpture specialty, and has become an important part of ecological art. Digital sculpture has the characteristics of virtuality, interactivity, and digitalization. Compared with traditional sculpture, digital sculpture is virtual in material, novel in structure, and advanced in aesthetics. The article also analyzes the concept and characteristics of ecological art, showing its awareness of environmental protection and respect for natural beauty in artistic creation. The integration of digital sculpture and ecological art is based on three-dimensional modeling technology, which is mainly reflected in the exploration of virtual materials, interactive simulation of the environment, and the dissemination of environmental awareness. Through the case study of cloud and glass bottle horse, this paper shows the practical application and potential value of the integration of digital art and ecological art and emphasizes the important role of this integration in promoting artistic innovation and enhancing public awareness of environmental protection.

The Intersection of Art and Technology: Innovative Thinking and Practice in the Perspective of New Media

Abstract The swift advancement of science and technology has emerged as a pivotal catalyst for artistic innovation, with immersive art displays becoming increasingly prevalent as a favored mode of creative expression. This paper conducts a thorough analysis of the flow dynamics within immersive art display spaces, utilizing the eight-channel cardio fluid flow model as a foundation. By integrating the immersive communication effect model, this study further investigates the communicative aspects of these spaces. The implementation of human-computer interaction technologies not only enhances visual presentation but also facilitates the design of immersive art spaces through advanced scene modeling techniques. This design process includes optimizing the viewer’s perspective by incorporating visual perception parameters and the grid saliency MS algorithm. Additionally, this research undertakes a quantitative evaluation of interactive applications at the nexus of art, science, and technology, focusing on audience demand, interactive experiences, and recognition. The findings reveal a significant increase in audience demand for digital media interaction, from 12.64% to 31.29%, and an impressive average tolerance score of 84.32 for immersive art spaces. Comments related to these spaces uniformly express positive recognition, underscoring the successful integration of science and technology in art displays. This integration, as demonstrated, fosters a diverse evolution of artistic expression forms.