Perception Of Art Research Articles

Philosophical aspect of culturological study of cinema

This article focuses on the issue of developing a separate trend in cinema studies — the philosophy of cinema. The experience of the auteur cinema, related to direct visualization of the philosophical underones in films, and its relation to such philosophical movements as the philosophy of life, existentialism, postmodernism, etc, creates a neccessity to develop such a trend. The article underlines some specific problems of cinema that require philosophical research. This is, first, the problem of the cinematic experience that the authors put under scrutiny discussing the collective monograph “Cinematic experience. History — theory — practice”, produced by the philosophers from St. Petersburg. Secondly, it is the specifics of time in cinema, for the discussion of which the authors address the concepts of A. Bergson, M. Heidegger and G. Deleuze. Thirdly, the article raises the question of corporeality, this topical philosophical problem today — here it is discussed in relation to cinema. The intrusion of technology into the communication of cinema with the mass audience noticeably destroys the existing connection between the rational and the sensual, the spiritual and the corporeal principles in thinking and in the perception of art.

Philosophical aspect of culturological study of cinema

This article focuses on the issue of developing a separate trend in cinema studies — the philosophy of cinema. The experience of the auteur cinema, related to direct visualization of the philosophical underones in films, and its relation to such philosophical movements as the philosophy of life, existentialism, postmodernism, etc, creates a neccessity to develop such a trend. The article underlines some specific problems of cinema that require philosophical research. This is, first, the problem of the cinematic experience that the authors put under scrutiny discussing the collective monograph “Cinematic experience. History — theory — practice”, produced by the philosophers from St. Petersburg. Secondly, it is the specifics of time in cinema, for the discussion of which the authors address the concepts of A. Bergson, M. Heidegger and G. Deleuze. Thirdly, the article raises the question of corporeality, this topical philosophical problem today — here it is discussed in relation to cinema. The intrusion of technology into the communication of cinema with the mass audience noticeably destroys the existing connection between the rational and the sensual, the spiritual and the corporeal principles in thinking and in the perception of art.

Performing interpretation of the opera vocal genre in the process of vocal training of future music teacher

The question of the formation of a holistic worldview in the younger generation based on artistic and aesthetic value orientations, which will contribute to creative self-realization and artistic self-expression of the individual throughout life, is relevant at the present stage of development of Ukrainian society.
 Therefore, special attention is paid to basic secondary education. The state standard defines a complex of musical competencies that schoolchildren must master. Based on the learning outcomes, schoolchildren should be able to analyze, interpret and critically evaluate artistic images, develop their own emotional and sensory sphere based on the perception of art and the creation of musical artistic images by means of a variety of performing activities.
 In this regard, the importance of the teacher of musical art is increasing, the requirements for his professional training, the formation of skills in creating his own interpretation of musical works, and “transferring” spiritual values by means of his own vocal skills are increasing.
 Based on the analysis of musical pedagogical and art history literature, the article considers the problem of using vocal numbers from operas in the process of vocal training of future teachers of musical art.
 It is noted that the inclusion of solo performances from operas (aria, arioso, cavatina, song) in the training repertoire in Voice Production classes will play an effective role in the professional growth of the future teacher of musical art, the formation of his interpretive competencies, the development of emotional and artistic culture.
 The components have been identified that will help the student to brighten up the artistic image and create a perfect interpretation of a separate vocal number from the opera.

Perceptual Organisation Affects Perception and Appreciation of Abstract Art: A Case Study with Black Square and Red Square by Kazimir Malevich

Abstract Perceptual organisation is hypothesised as a key in the perception and appreciation of abstract art. Here, we investigated how relational and compositional features affected the perception and aesthetic appreciation of Black Square and Red Square by Kazimir Malevich (1915). We studied how (i) the presence and obliquity of the red square and (ii) the relative configuration of the black and red square affected the detectability of the obliquity of the black square in this artwork. Results showed that the simultaneous presence and obliquity of the red square masked the obliquity of the original black square. The likelihood of the black square being incorrectly perceived as an exact square was always maximum in the original configuration and even slight alterations in the original configuration of the work resulted in the obliquity of the black square to be noticed. The original artwork was more aesthetically preferred compared to its alternatives. We argue that the artist may have intentionally set the configuration to mask the obliquity of the black square and maximise the aesthetic preference.

Philosophical aspect of culturological study of cinema

This article focuses on the issue of developing a separate trend in cinema studies — the philosophy of cinema. The experience of the auteur cinema, related to direct visualization of the philosophical underones in films, and its relation to such philosophical movements as the philosophy of life, existentialism, postmodernism, etc, creates a neccessity to develop such a trend. The article underlines some specific problems of cinema that require philosophical research. This is, first, the problem of the cinematic experience that the authors put under scrutiny discussing the collective monograph “Cinematic experience. History — theory — practice”, produced by the philosophers from St. Petersburg. Secondly, it is the specifics of time in cinema, for the discussion of which the authors address the concepts of A. Bergson, M. Heidegger and G. Deleuze. Thirdly, the article raises the question of corporeality, this topical philosophical problem today — here it is discussed in relation to cinema. The intrusion of technology into the communication of cinema with the mass audience noticeably destroys the existing connection between the rational and the sensual, the spiritual and the corporeal principles in thinking and in the perception of art.

Современное искусство Новосибирска в 2009–2019 годах

The work examines the contemporary art scene of Novosibirsk from 2009–2019. In the first part of the article we carry out a sociological analysis of the artistic life of the city and highlight such features as: the prevalence of self-organized forms of art presentation over institutional forms, non-publicity and “diffusivity” of a significant part of art practices. We also analyse the influence of these factors on the perception of art and discuss what kinds of methodological challenges they provoke. Further we give a brief overview of some significant exhibitions of the past decade (such as “Siberian Underground. 20 Years Later”, “Repetition of the Untrodden” etc.), examine artistic circles of the city and their transformation from 1990 to our time, discuss principles of their formation and the nature of interactions among them. We also propose a schematic representation of the artistic circles under consideration, their interactions and attractions from a historical point of view. The second part of the article examines the aesthetic features of contemporary art in Novosibirsk from 2009-2019. The transition from the art of the 00s and early 10s to the art of younger generations of the late 10s is characterized by a change in the emotional tonality: from vitality and expressivity to fragile and melancholic sensitivity, from political irony and grotesque to ethical complexity and vulnerability. When considering art of individual artists of the specified period we outline two possible ways of their analysis based on the allocation of a common motive: neo-expressionist and post-conceptual. The first of these is united by the motive of “toys” as a way of working with corporeality and doubleness (for example, in the works of Konstantin Skotnikov, the Cosmonauts art group, Denis Efremov, Alexei Grishchenko, Mayana Nasybullova, etc.). The post-conceptual line is presented through the works of such artists as: Alexander Limarev, Mikhail Karlov, the BERTOLLO art group, Irca Solza. Here we propose a unifying motive of “a game” as a dichotomy of rule systems and their failure that is viewed as an opportunity to conceive another world. In the conclusion of the article, we suggest that such an integrated approach to the analysis of regional art of the last decade is promising.

Toward a general model of visual art perception - the role of expertise and culture.

Toward a general model of visual art perception - the role of expertise and culture.

The Effectiveness of Using Visual Art Tools in Noosphere Education: An Example of Determining Motivation to Perceive

The article considers the introduction of the concept of "visual art" into the Kazakh language, in the context of the history of world contemporary art and and the trends of its development, also relevance and preparing students for the "perception of visual art". Based on the scientific works of noosphere education which investigated the evolution of the formation of the brain contour as levels of human thinking, the author offers a "sequential chain of visual art perception", defining "internal needs" (motivations) and "external needs" of students in visual perception. "Brain contour level, thinking" and "visual art perception chain" are seen as important tools in selecting a topic and in determining students' uniqueness. The practical research examines the methods of noospheric education as the perception of all sense organs in the "transformation of traditional decorative art" and the effectiveness of using the tools of "contemporary art" in the formation of new ideas and new thinking.

HIV diagnosis period influences ART initiation: findings from a prospective cohort study in China

BackgroundWe estimated the predictive effects of ART-related perceptions on the actual ART uptake behavior among ART naïve PLWH stratified by different time of HIV diagnosis under the new strategy.MethodsA prospective cohort study was conducted among ART naïve PLWH in Guangzhou, China from June 2016 to June 2017. Cox regression model was used to evaluate the predictive effects of ART-related perceptions on ART initiation among PLWH stratified by different timepoint of HIV diagnosis (i.e., before or after the update of the new treatment policy).ResultsAmong 411 participants, 150 and 261 were diagnosed before (pre-scaleup group) and after (post-scaleup group) the implementation of the new strategy, respectively. The ART initiation rate in the post-scaleup group (88.9%) was higher than that in the pre-scaleup group (73.3%) (p < 0.001). A significant difference of mean score was detected in each HBM construct between pre- and post-scaleup groups (p < 0.05). After adjusting for significant background variables, among all participants, only the self-efficacy [adjusted HR (HRa) = 1.23, 95% CI 1.06 to 1.43, p = 0.006], has a predictive effect on ART initiation; in pre-scaleup group, all constructs of HBM-related ART perceptions were predictors of ART initiation (HRa = 0.71 to 1.83, p < 0.05), while in post-scaleup group, no significant difference was found in each construct (p > 0.05).ConclusionsThe ART initiation rate was high particularly among participants who diagnosed after the new treatment strategy. The important role of the time of HIV diagnosis on ART initiation identified in this study suggested that future implementation interventions may consider to modify the ART-related perceptions for HIV patients who diagnosed before the implementation of the new ART strategy, while expand the accessibility of ART service for those who diagnosed after the implementation of the new strategy.

Visual meanings in Vietnamese picture books: exploring Vietnamese artists’ perspectives on the Yin–Yang balancing

ABSTRACT Picture books are reported as beneficial for children to develop cultural and intercultural awareness. However, little research has examined the ways in which Asian picture books can be interpreted with Asian philosophies. This paper aims to examine perceptions of contemporary Vietnamese artists towards the application of the Taoism Yin–Yang balancing principle, particularly the concepts of Yin, Yang, and Qi in their artworks. Findings from interviews with artists reveal that the Taoism Yin–Yang balancing principle is essential for Vietnamese artists to create visual meanings in their artworks. Our analysis also indicates that Taoism concepts of Yin, Yang, and Qi are applicable to interpret visual meanings of picture books about Vietnam. These findings are significant for teachers to explore visual meanings in Vietnamese picture books specifically and provide researchers with ideas to develop a framework that can account for non-Western meaning-making in images of picture books.

Review: The Meaning of Soul: Black Music and Resilience Since the 1960s, by Emily J. Lordi

Review: The Meaning of Soul: Black Music and Resilience Since the 1960s, by Emily J. Lordi

The Combination of Chinese Traditional Pentatonic Rhythm and New Media Art

By combining new media art to express art, the aesthetics of art can be presented more intuitively. Such a combination allows art forms to become more diverse than Chinese traditional art and deepens understanding and perception of art. This study aims to make audiences experience the unique charm of ancient Chinese art and music through the new form of media art and create real-time interaction between the audience, music, and screen using traditional Chinese rhythm. This study explores the various ways to combine traditional art and new media art and enhance the latter’s aesthetic effect. With rapid economic development, science and technology have progressed to a great extent. The proposed work includes not only the conventional five-tone scales in the traditional Chinese rhythm but also the traditional musical art itself. In addition, by increasing the spectrum of application of traditional art forms, recognition and understanding of Chinese musical rhythm can be widened worldwide.

새로운 공연장, 온라인공연플랫폼에 대한 고찰과 방안

The purpose of this study is to lead changes in awareness of rapidly emerging online performance platforms according to the times, present a checklist for selecting online performance platforms linked to successful performance, and present technical methods to prevent illegal copying and distribution to artists. The wider acceptance attitude and negative perception of artists are crucial to the development of the online performance industry, as the market value of the online performance platform is increasing and the opportunity to recognize it as a new performance industry. In order to select an online performance platform that has successful online performance and connectivity, the artist presented eight checklist items to consider. It is believed that artists should actively utilize digital recording device control technology and watermark technology to protect copyrights of artworks and prevent illegal copying and illegal distribution.

Sense of art (from the experience of art perceptions)

Sense of art (from the experience of art perceptions)

Social Justice Perception of Pre-Service Visual Arts Teachers: Visual Inquiries

&lt;p style="text-align:justify"&gt;This study seeks to reveal the perceptions of pre-service visual arts teachers on social justice through art-based practices focused on social justice. Designing on visual phenomenology, this study was performed in the fall semester of the 2018-2019 academic year. Five different activities involving visual inquiries are presented to reveal the perceptions of the pre-service teachers on social justice. The research participants are 35 (13 male, 22 female) sophomore-level pre-service teachers. The data are obtained through course documents, reflective diaries and semi-structured interviews. The data are then analysed through content analysis; reliability and validity are ensured through triangulation. This study identifies four different themes: association, questioning, transformation and reflection. The findings show that the pre-service teachers questioned common issues related to social justice. It was observed in the activities performed in this study that the pre-service teachers identified the visual themes. They mentioned common social justice issues based on the things they experienced and their observations. These are such as women's rights, violence against women, children's rights, LGBT, animal rights, language and religion differences, income imbalance, racism, and discrimination. The issues they questioned were the direct expression of the individual experiences of the pre-service teachers through visuals.&lt;/p&gt;

Специфика мира сказок в восприятии ребенка

The article shows the child’s perception of the phenomenon of a fairy tale. Research relevance: The world in a fabulous way amazingly changes the thinking of the child, teaches him life and perceptual perception of the surrounding reality. Research materials and methods: in this work authors used methods of analysis of works based on experimental research and statements of scientists’ psychologists such as Jean Piaget, Buhler, L. S. Vygotsky, A. M. Gorky, V. A. Sukhomlinsky and others on the influence of fairy tales on the children thinking. Analysis of such concepts as the world of fairy tales, artifactism and fantasy. Research objectives: consideration of the psychological perception of art by children, analysis of the child’s perception of the relationship between the forces of science and magic in the mind. Research results: identifying ideas about educational teaching of children based on multifaceted interests such as pursuit of observation, ensuring artistic value of scenes and focus on thinking. Conclusions: the ability to recognize human interests, which are very important in the process of forming a child’s creative activity.

Research on clothing patterns generation based on multi-scales self-attention improved generative adversarial network

PurposeClothing patterns play a dominant role in costume design and have become an important link in the perception of costume art. Conventional clothing patterns design relies on experienced designers. Although the quality of clothing patterns is very high on conventional design, the input time and output amount ratio is relative low for conventional design. In order to break through the bottleneck of conventional clothing patterns design, this paper proposes a novel way based on generative adversarial network (GAN) model for automatic clothing patterns generation, which not only reduces the dependence of experienced designer, but also improve the input-output ratio.Design/methodology/approachIn view of the fact that clothing patterns have high requirements for global artistic perception and local texture details, this paper improves the conventional GAN model from two aspects: a multi-scales discriminators strategy is introduced to deal with the local texture details; and the self-attention mechanism is introduced to improve the global artistic perception. Therefore, the improved GAN called multi-scales self-attention improved generative adversarial network (MS-SA-GAN) model, which is used for high resolution clothing patterns generation.FindingsTo verify the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed MS-SA-GAN model, a crawler is designed to acquire standard clothing patterns dataset from Baidu pictures, and a comparative experiment is conducted on our designed clothing patterns dataset. In experiments, we have adjusted different parameters of the proposed MS-SA-GAN model, and compared the global artistic perception and local texture details of the generated clothing patterns.Originality/valueExperimental results have shown that the clothing patterns generated by the proposed MS-SA-GAN model are superior to the conventional algorithms in some local texture detail indexes. In addition, a group of clothing design professionals is invited to evaluate the global artistic perception through a valence-arousal scale. The scale results have shown that the proposed MS-SA-GAN model achieves a better global art perception.

Artistic and conceptual tasks of a musician in solo and ensemble performance

The relevance of this study is justified by the necessity to investigate the tasks for the improvement of musician’s professional skills. Artistic perception of the surrounding world is based on active artistic and conceptual thinking. The purpose of this study is to define artistic and conceptual tasks of a musician. In addition, the primary purpose of this research is to consider and analyze the tasks of a performing musician. The methodological background of this study is shaped by theoretical methods of scientific knowledge. For this, the study involved such research methods as analysis and synthesis of information, as well as analytical, cultural and comparative methods. The first stage of the study was a theoretical analysis of academic literature. For the sake of this study, the types of musical performances and interpretations of works as well as the main tasks of the performing musician were considered. It was determined that musical performance is a form of art that involves the reproduction of music in a variety of ways. As a result, it was established that the task of a musician is to decipher the emotional and sensual image created by the author of the work.

Communicating science is an art! What do artists who work in an itinerant science museum say?

The research presented in this article sought to investigate the visions and perceptions of artists involved in the context of a traveling science museum in respect to science communication, the role of artistic interventions that travel with this museum, and their participation in this dynamic. The Fiocruz Museum of Life stands out, having since its creation in 1999, conceived and offered its public educational activities that promote the dialogue between art and science. In a similar way, Mobile Science, the mobile unit of the Museum of Life, inaugurated a new season of itinerant activity in 2013 called "Art and Science on Wheels". This new configuration aimed to promote socio-artistic-cultural inclusion on its travels to cities in southeastern Brazil. Since then, there has been an expansion and diversification of the artistic interventions that travel with this mobile science museum. The research question that has been raised is: what views on science communication do these artists involved in the activities have? Furthermore, what would be the perceptions of theater, circus, and visual arts professionals about the role of arts in an itinerant context and their involvement and experiences in this process? For this, interviews were conducted with 09 (nine) artists involved in the artistic activities developed within the scope of Mobile Science, who were still actively traveling before the activities were suspended by the Covid-19 pandemic. For the analysis of the interviews, qualitative methodology was used, based on an intuitive process of immersion and crystallization (STEWARD; GAPP; HARWOOD, 2017). The results considered the dimensions previously presented and raised some of the potentialities and opportunities that this type of activity offers for this interface between the fields of the arts and science communication, even though challenges are recognized. The interviewees reflected on the goals pursued by scientific communication activities, from the most concrete to the most symbolic, on how art merges with this and broadens horizons, and on how they see themselves as participants in this work. At the end of the article, it is concluded that mobile science museums’ actions are presented as a fundamental social inclusion strategy for the scientific and cultural dissemination of Brazilian productions, allowing them to be accessible to populations that often do not have access to cultural facilities. By allowing broad access to culture in an interaction between art and science, itinerant projects reinforce their role in popularizing culture and knowledge. The interaction between art and science allows the planning of scientific communication activities that go beyond the deficit model, developing actions that support dialogue, criticism, and the perception of knowledge in not only cognitive, but also affective and emotive, ways

Aesthetic Experience of Representational Art: Liking Is Affected by Audio-Information Naming and Explaining Inaccuracies of Historical Paintings.

Paintings in museums are often accompanied by additional information, such as titles or audio-texts. Previous research has reported mostly positive effects of additional information on the liking and subjective understanding of a painting. However, some studies have also reported negative effects when additional information introduces inconsistencies between the painting’s content and the represented reality. Therefore, the present study examined the negative effects of naming a painting’s historical inaccuracies, which are inconsistencies between the content of the painting and the real historic event, and whether these negative effects can be compensated by an explanation for the inaccuracies. The results revealed that liking was lower with inaccuracies named and that this effect was compensated by an explanation for the inaccuracies. No significant effects were observed for subjective understanding and aesthetic emotions. The results corroborate parts of the Vienna integrated model of art perception and have practical implications for the design of audio-texts in museums.