Artistic Talent Research Articles

Antonio Scarpa. Scientist's contribution to the history of medical art

The contribution of Italians to the medical field cannot be denied, yet, despite their discoveries and outstanding work with their results and impact, many Italian scientists still need to be remembered or known by the average physician or student and the non-medical person. The Italian scientist Antonio Scarpa significantly contributed to the development of medicine. Still, his contribution remains forgotten by many doctors and scientists, but until now, his contribution remains overlooked by many doctors and scientists, and only a few people know about the existence of such a scientist and his works. Scarpa's first discovery that made him famous was far from the femoral triangle. In his studies, Antonio Scarpa was the first to describe the membranous labyrinth of the ear and the vestibular ganglion. He published his first work "Anatomical observations on the structure of the round window of the ear, or the secondary tympanic membrane." Scarpa began researching the nervous system and published his observations on the anatomy of the ganglia and plexuses in 1779, a forerunner of his most important work, a neurological atlas published in 1794. In addition to all his skills, Antonio Scarpa was also a talented artist. All the drawings in his works were made by him personally. He later passed on this skill, and this part of the work, to his student Faustino Anderloni. All of Scarpa's discoveries were illustrated by him and his student, and in anatomy there are many eponyms associated with the name of Antonio Scarpa: Scarpa's triangle, Scarpa's fascia, Scarpa's fluid, Scarpa's nerve and Scarpa's sheath. It is simply impossible to overestimate Antonio Scarpa's contribution to medicine, just as it is impossible to estimate the scale of the scientist's mark on the pages of history. Scarpa's discoveries became the starting point for hundreds of other studies and works, and his works became educational aids for future doctors and scientists decades after their publication and even after Scarpa's death.

Emergent Properties of an Art Talent Environment: An Empirical Study of Young Artists’ Experiences Within a Talent Development Program

This article presents a study regarding a school for young talented artists. Within this context and based on systems thinking and a holistic ecological approach to talent development, the researchers seek to identify emergent contextual properties that enhance talent development. The research question of the study was “Which emergent properties support and influence talent development in the context of the Danish Talent Academy (DTA)?” The study is based on interviews with six young artists within different fields of art and five instructors. Furthermore, 12 hours of participant observation were conducted. Through a generic thematic analysis, six broad categories describing different emerging properties of the environment at DTA were identified. The paper argues that knowledge about emergent properties can help organizations improve artistic talent development and presents two specific strategies: 1) the organization’s ability to orient itself towards the emergent properties occurring every day; and 2) the organization’s ability to assist young artists in learning to reflect upon how emergent properties, at a certain point in time and in a certain context, may further liberate their artistic potential.

PRESERVATION OF JOHN GEORGЕ PINZEL’S CREATIVE HERITAGE IN THE MUSEUMS OF TERNOPIL

In the 60-80’s of the XX century by the aid of the search work of art expert V. Svientsitska, B. Voznytskyi, V. Stetsko the art works of John George Pinzel were saved (? –1761). Thus, the sculptures and carved icons of the talented artist appeared in the museum collections of Galicia. Today, part of the creative heritage is stored in the holdings of two museums in Ternopil: Ternopil Regional Museum of Local Lore (TRMLL) and Ternopil Regional Museum of Art (TRMA). Only since the proclamation of Ukraine’s independence J. G. Pinzel’s heritage has become an object of study. We thank the director of the Lviv Art Gallery B. Voznytskyi for returning the name of the sculptor and his creative achievements to the field of interest of Ukrainian scientists. Afterwards, the figure of I. G. Pinzel became central in the writings of the Ternopil researcher V. Stetsko. Topicality of the article is conditioned by the need of studying the state of conservation of the creative heritage of J. G. Pinzel in the museums of Ternopil. The purpose of the article is to carry out a comprehensive analysis of the sculptor’s works in the collections of TRMLL and TRAM, to highlight cultural projects on the representation of the artist’s work with the assistance of museums. Today, six sculptures and three reliefs created by J. G. Pinzel in the 18th century for Buchach churches are stored in the museums of Ternopil. The first works of the artist came to the collection of TRMLL in 1978. In 1993, four works by J. G. Pinzel (sculptures: Saint Vincent a Paulo and Saint Francis Borgia; bas-reliefs: Miracle of Saint Nicholas and Beheading of John the Baptist were exhibited in TRMLL in the section “Culture of the Region of the end of the XVII – first half of the XIX century”. In January 2012, the exhibition opened to mark the 250th anniversary of the sculptor’s death. The project curator V. Stetsko represented 300 exhibits. Six sculptures and two bas-reliefs of the artist were exhibited in a separate hall. For the first time, four allegorical figures have been demonstrated: Allegory of Faith, Wisdom, Courage and Allegory of St. Tobias. In 2014, all the artist’s works were placed in a separate “John George Pinzel Hall”, decorated in Baroque style. Significant contribution to the preservation and promotion of the creative work of J. G. Pinzel belonged to Vira Stetsko (1956–2016), art expert, local historian, scientific associate of TRMLL. Her work “Pinzel and Ternopil Region” (2007) was published in Ternopil. V. Stetsko hypothesized, that J. G. Pinzel carved his portrait on the sculpture “Allegory of Courage”. TRMA plays a significant role in preserving J. G. Pinzel’s creative heritage. Today the collection of the institution contains only one work of the sculptor – the bas-relief “Road to Emmaus”. The masterpiece is presented in the hall of “Art of Ukraine” in the section of sacred art of Galicia. The TRMA exposition previously stored Deacon Doors from the Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church Town of Buchach. The reliefs were known as Guardian Angel and Annunciation. Thereafter, at the request of the residents of Buchach, the directorate of the art museum was forced to transfer the monument of sacred art to the church. The creative heritage of J. G. Pinzel, stored in the collections of museums of Ternopil, is of particular relevance, since the artist’s achievements represent a close connection of Western Ukrainian lands with European culture. The masterpieces of the sculptor from the Ternopil museums were selected for the exhibition of works by J. G. Pinzel in The Louvre in 2012. Today, every visitor of Ternopil museums can learn about the genius of the sculptor J. G. Pinzel, who was able to combine artistic traditions of the Baroque style with the canon of local professional carving in his own works.

Sharaf al-Din ibn Hubayra, His Life and Poetry

Undoubtedly, there are many studies that have focused on the lives and poetry of famous poets. The majority of these studies have focused on the poetry of well-known poets. This does not indicate a weakness in these studies or their repetition, but rather the artistic characteristics, depth, and mystery of their poetry, and the variations in their collections would not have been revealed without those studies. However, this has resulted in neglecting other poets, or so-called obscure poets, not because of their lack of imagination or artistic talent, but because their poetry was less due to their political and personal circumstances. The poet we are studying is Sharaf al-Din bin al-Wazir Yahya bin Hubayra, who worked as a military commander and deputy in the ministry for his father. His circumstances prevented him from writing much poetry, but he would recite poetry when he read a poem that he admired, and he would compose a poem inspired by it, adding new meanings that the previous poet did not mention. His poetry was admired by the famous poet and literary writer Imad al-Din al-Isfahani, who mentioned him in his book "Kharidat al-Qasr" and "Jaridat al-Asr," which recorded the news of famous personalities of his time, such as caliphs, ministers, poets, writers, and celebrities. The news of the poet Sharaf al-Din is scattered in historical books, biographical sources, and media, and we do not know of a recent study that has collected his news and studied his poetry. However, there are two studies that have dealt with his father, the minister Yahya bin Hubayra: a doctoral thesis titled "The Minister Ibn Hubayra and his Jurisprudential Choices (A Comparative Study)," by Dr. Abd Sami Abd Muhammad al-Khalidi, and another study titled "The Delights of the Minister Ibn Hubayra al-Hanbali," by the author Sulaiman bin Saleh al-Kharashi. Both studies dealt with jurisprudential aspects. Therefore, we have conducted this research to study his life and poetry in an introduction and two chapters. The introduction briefly discusses the political life in the sixth century AH, as the poet was influenced by the political situation of his time. The first chapter discusses the poet's life, including his captivity, imprisonment, and death, and mentions news about his father and brother, as they worked together in serving the country during the reign of al-Muqtafi and his son al-Mustanjid. The second chapter discusses his poetry and includes poetic oppositions, and we analyzed a poem as a model for the study.

Mykola Lysenko and Yakiv Hulak-Artemovskyi: to History of their Relationship

The purpose of the article is to reveal the peculiarities of communication between Mykola Lysenko-conductor and amateur singer Yakiv Hulak-Artemovskyi. Research methodology. The following methods have been used in the research: exploratory, analysis and generalisation method to reveal the communication of the eminent master with this specific member of the choir, based on the latter’s memories and epistolary. Scientific novelty of the research. The article reveals for the first time certain aspects of Mykola Lysenko's work with the choir and the conductor's collaboration with the amateur singer Yakiv Hulak-Artemovskyi, his faithful assistant, who became the “right hand” of the conductor. Conclusions. Yakiv Hulak-Artemovskyi is a person from Mykola Lysenko's circle, extremely responsible and devoted. Understanding Mykola Lysenko's business, his impracticality in financial affairs, at the same time his great love for his native people and cheering for their future, he agreed to become a voluntary assistant of the artist. The relationship of Mykola Lysenko – an outstanding Ukrainian composer and conductor, with Yakiv Hulak-Artemovskyi – an amateur singer and choir manager must be a model of deep respect, tolerance, and an example of devoted service to the cause of Ukrainian choral art. The creative tandem of these caring personalities contributed to coordinated and successful work of the choir, preparation of concert programmes, organisation of tour trips, and the popularisation of the native song among the Ukrainian population. Mykola Lysenko and Yakiv Hulak-Artemovskyi were Ukrainian patriots, highly spiritual personalities, and hardworking people who defended the right of the people to be treated with dignity within or under the conditions of the colonialist policy of the Russian Empire: Mykola Lysenko as a defining cultural figure, whereas Yakiv Hulak-Artemovskyi was an average, but dedicated representative of Ukrainian citizenship. Both faithfully served their native people and the Ukrainian culture. Yakiv Hulak-Artemovskyi respected Mykola Lysenko as a talented artist, admired him as a personality, as well as, his ability to maintain independent views, even in the most difficult times. In turn, Mykola Lysenko valued Yakiv Hulak-Artemovskyi as a singer and head of the choir, and as a reliable assistant and adviser.
 Key words: Mykola Lysenko, Yakiv Hulak-Artemovskyi, creative collaboration, relationships, choir.

Specificity of Interpretation of Compositions in Still Life

The purpose of the study is to reveal the peculiarities of interpretations of compositions in still life using the example of five productions and to illustrate them with exemplary works. The research methodology is based on the application of methods of analysis, observation, description, which allow us to investigate the peculiarities of interpretations of the given compositions. The scientific novelty lies in the fact that the author has expanded and supplemented the features of work on such an important area of watercolor painting as still life. The implementation of the set tasks is clearly demonstrated on the examples of specific productions. Conclusions. An important achievement of the research is that, like a portrait and a landscape, a still life has its own special means of influencing the mood and thoughts of the audience. Of course, a person, his/her complex spiritual world, the most diverse images of nature open up wider opportunities for the painter to interest and affect the viewer than images of "dead things". Thus, still life enables verifying that in painting not only the object of the image, but also the way it is depicted determines the content of the work. By combining various methods of work and looking for the new ones, the artist can achieve in his/her works such strength and expressiveness, juiciness and brightness of colour, the most subtle transitions of tone, depth, and various textures, which will raise his/her creativity to a qualitatively higher level. The creative principle in the work always prevails and is combined with the experiment, as well as with the emotionality of the artist, his/her ability to generalise and select, to think plastically, with visual memory. A mature artist relies on these qualities already purely mechanically, but knowledge of the basic laws of painting, drawing, and composition are always present in his/her mind, thereby forming his/her system of methods. Therefore, the main task of a young artist is to master the techniques of the craft, to master the basic laws, that is, to lay a solid foundation for the development of one's own thoughts, creative ideas, the power of expression of which will be determined, without a doubt, by the artist's talent.
 Key words: watercolor, still life, composition, natural settings, plein air, colour relationships, lighting.

Exploring the Scientific Research in Religious Painting Works in Renaissance Period-Taking Durer's Etchings Knight, Death and Devil As an Example

The development of Renaissance painting evolved into the development of humanism and the in-depth study of science and nature under the changes of the times. While getting rid of religious dogma, artists were finally able to look at the world from a rational perspective. Continuous exploration and research not only made Germany open the prelude of modern art, but also stood at the forefront of the historical stage together with other regions of Europe. Among them, the talented artists represented by Durer with the spirit of innovation and exploration raised the original social status of artists to an unprecedented height. The spirit of humanism spread freely in the European continent, and the creation of art nouveau fanaticism, accompanied by the artist's distinct and strong personal artistic color, became the most powerful proof of the attack on dogmatism in painting, and had a profound influence on European modern art. This paper will introduce the transformation of religious art painting during the Renaissance from the scientific direction and it proves that adding scientific innovation to religious painting has brought great influence on later generations.

Cultural and Artistic Component of the Camp Leisure of Interned Ukrainian Soldiers in Aleksandrów and Łańcut, Poland (end of 1920 – 1921)

The purpose of the article is to conduct an analysis into the cultural and artistic component of the camp everyday life of interned UPR Army soldiers in the camps Aleksandrów and Łańcut (Poland) at the end of 1920 and in 1921.
 The scientific novelty lies in the multi-faceted study of the essence of cultural and artistic activity conducted by creative groups from among camp residents, whose events helped enrich everyday life in the camps for interned soldiers.
 Conclusions. The cultural and artistic life of interned soldiers was manifested most fully in three categories – songwriting of amateur choirs, performances of camp orchestras, work of camp theaters. At the same time, all amateur theatrical and concert events were national in content and spirit and contributed to the spiritual consolidation of the interned Ukrainian soldiers in the difficult conditions of internment. Thanks to the efforts of members of artistic groups, camp residents had the opportunity to regularly attend theater performances, choir performances, and instrumental music concerts. In addition, with the joint efforts of camp artists, various artistic events (‘concert-parties’) were regularly prepared for the internees, which constituted a harmonic combination of various theatrical, choral and musical numbers. Usually, they were concluded by dance sections, which enjoyed constant popularity among all camp residents. Similarly, camp artists cooperated in their efforts during the preparation of theatrical performances, thanks to which the performances acquired greater artistic value. It was also important that women (mostly officers’ wives), some of whom had undeniable artistic talent, were actively involved in the performances.
 Important cultural and artistic events included the celebration of national and state holidays, days of memory of Taras Shevchenko and Ivan Franko, divisional holidays, a commemoration of the fallen in battles, etc. The joint efforts of camp artists, choristers and musicians significantly contributed to overcoming the threatening tendency towards degradation and dispersal of the interned Ukrainian soldiers. Ukrainian song, music, and dramatic art, to the greatest extent, contributed to the camp residents’ spiritual unification around national values and also allowed them to successfully overcome all the difficulties of the camp’s everyday life.

How Well Do We Understand Autistic Savant Artists: A Review of Various Hypotheses and Research Findings to Date.

The authors investigated the artistic characteristics of autistic savant artists, hypotheses on the proximate and ultimate causes of their emergence, recent psychological and other studies about them, and psychological and neuroaesthetic studies about non-savant autistic individuals. The artistic features of autistic savant artists were significantly similar to those of outsider artists. Furthermore, the authors investigated the explanatory power of the paradoxical functional facilitation theory, the superior visual perception hypothesis, the "Hmmmmm" hypothesis, and the Neanderthal theory of autism regarding the emergence of autistic savant artists. In addition, we investigated whether an increase in savant characteristics was related to a decrease in the ability for social communication. The authors suggested that in studies on the aesthetic experience of non-savant autistic individuals, their aesthetic experience ability is never lower than that of neurotypical individuals and that some non-savant autistic individuals may potentially have artistic talent. Finally, the authors reviewed the effectiveness of the "autism savant spectrum syndromic disorder" proposed by some researchers. More scientific and systematic studies on autistic savant artists from a multidisciplinary perspective are warranted.

Turner Family Stories: From Enslavement in Virginia to Freedom in VermontThe Most Costly Journey: Stories of Migrant Farmworkers in Vermont, Drawn by New England Cartoonists

Turner Family Stories: From Enslavement in Virginia to Freedom in VermontThe Most Costly Journey: Stories of Migrant Farmworkers in Vermont, Drawn by New England Cartoonists

Two Danish Artists—Two Not So Divergent Paths: C. C. A. Christensen, Carl Bloch, and the Evolution of Latter-day Saint Art and Aesthetics

Two Danish Artists—Two Not So Divergent Paths: C. C. A. Christensen, Carl Bloch, and the Evolution of Latter-day Saint Art and Aesthetics

How Can IJDS Authors, Reviewers, and Editors Use (and Misuse) Generative AI?

How Can <i>IJDS</i> Authors, Reviewers, and Editors Use (and Misuse) Generative AI?

Prishvin about Stalin’s Cult of Personality: Notes of Contemporary

The novelty of the study is seen in the unexplored question about Prishvin’s attitude to Stalin’s cult of personality. The evolution of the writer’s views on the role of Stalin in the establishment and development of the Soviet state is considered based on the material first introduced into scientific circulation, summarized from the 18-volume Pryshvin’s “Diary”, which became available to the reader only recently. The aim of the study is to show that as a man with a historiosophical mindset, Pryshvin is far from thinking that the cause of the cult of personality is solely Stalin’s fault because of his treachery and despotism. It is noted that the significance of Prishvin’s conclusions about the origins and causes of the Stalinist cult also lies in the fact that the writer’s conclusions largely anticipate the conclusions of many later researchers of the Soviet era. It has been established that Prishvin’s analysis of the objective and subjective factors of the emergence of Stalin’s personality cult shows the reader that before him is not only a talented artist of words, but also an extraordinary thinker with his own philosophical view on the most pressing ideological-political, economic and socio-cultural problems of his time.

Evaluation of Infrastructure Conditions and Needs to Drive Tourism 4.0

Purpose: Today, the Covid-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the tourism sector. Bali must stay alive and exist during the pandemic as a province that relies on the tourism sector. As one of the tourist attractions owned by the Province of Bali, Arts Center Cultural Park has a characteristic as a place for performances to develop artistic talents. In addition, it functions as a forum for MSMEs (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises), especially for the Balinese people. The era of tourism 4.0 encourages the transformation of tourism objects towards digitalization. Research that examines conditions, infrastructure needs, and development strategies is needed to transform it to face the tourism era 4.0.&#x0D; Design/methodology/approach: This research method uses a descriptive qualitative method with interviews and literature studies.&#x0D; Findings: The expected results of the research are infrastructure in the form of an open stage, a performance hall, exhibition building, management building, parking, and other utilities. The digitization program that can be applied is the use of Virtual Reality (VR) and mobile technology to face the 4.0 tourism era.&#x0D; Paper type: Research paper

Research on “Practice Market” Oriented Art Education Teaching System--Visual Communication Design as an Example

With the rapid development of the market economy, higher education institutions are facing new challenges in meeting the demands for innovative and entrepreneurial abilities of higher art talents. This paper focuses on visual communication design, which requires not only the basic theoretical quality of art majors but also practical skills to meet social and market needs. Through an analysis of the current situation of visual communication design specialty, this paper identifies existing problems in teaching and proposes measures to optimize and solve these problems. By doing so, this paper aims to better strengthen the training of students majoring in visual communication design. The proposed measures include incorporating industry projects into the curriculum, enhancing practical training, and encouraging interdisciplinary collaborations. It is hoped that these measures will improve the quality of teaching and ultimately produce graduates who possess both theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed for the industry.

Transacting the Modern in the Works of Segun Aiyesan, a Self-Taught Nigerian Artist

Despite the embodied presence of self-taught art in Nigeria’s contemporary art space, the contributions made by self-taught artists in advancing the modernist landscape of contemporary art in Nigeria have remained largely understudied. Employing historiography and stylistic analyses, this article examines the modernist affirmations in the art of Segun Aiyesan, a self-taught Nigerian artist. It traces his artistic development as well as the various factors that influenced and shaped the modernist sensibilities evident in his art. Situating the discourse within the idiosyncrasies of Nigerian and Western art traditions, the study highlights how Aiyesan’s eclectic and experimental approach to art, in conjunction with the his effectual application of artistic talent and imagination, enabled him transact his own brand of modernism, and how its stylistic and aesthetic registers offer a deeper understanding ot the multifarious landscape of modern Nigerian art. Key attributes that frame Aiyesan’s art practice include the use of unconventional painting formats, multiple engagements of a particular subject matter using diverse compositional frameworks, and the continuous re-appraisal and re-invention of formal language. Thus, his art is very dynamic, expressive and constantly evolving.

3. Artistic Education and Creative Art-Therapy

Abstract As for the phrase “artistic education”, in this paper work, it was used in the way of cultivating individual, authentic artistic talent, of acquiring individual skills, abilities and techniques, with the aim of training artists in different fields of arts, as well as the assimilation of theoretical and practical knowledge from the fields of theory, aesthetics, criticism and history of arts etc., adapted to natural, innate capacities with a view to non-verbal creative expression and development plastic expressiveness. Art education and art therapy have in common the fact that they are forms of applications of art that integrate theories and practices of art pedagogy in a supportive environment: museums, art galleries, ambient art - street or interior - nature, classrooms or creative studios, where artists use the influences offered by the environments specific to the practice of the arts, which by their pluri/inter/trans-disciplinary character, encourage freedom of creation, thought, expression and imagination. Being “postmodernist” in art therapy, as Shirley Riley sees it, assumes a renunciation of programmed knowledge. For the art therapist it is essential to become the “student” of the client and to “learn from each client the meaning of the situation that he brings”. Through “co-constructive” therapy with the client, the art therapist becomes a collaborator in the therapeutic activity. Art therapy, as a component of occupational therapy, aims to correct the consequences of the disease that caused the disability or handicap, the development of adaptive skills, so that a person with a certain degree of incapacity can make the most of his or her remaining potential, in order to recover (both at family and professional level), by integrating into a useful activity at the highest level accessible to him. The therapeutic methods of the current era experiment with ways specific to each art, to achieve interdisciplinary exchanges. They connect to disciplines such as psychology or psychiatry, anthropology, history, religion, to experience the primary therapeutic values of contemporary art.

GEDUNG APRESIASI SENI ANAK BERKEBUTUHAN KHUSUS DI BALIKPAPAN

In the context of art, the perspective of ordinary people sees the work of Children With Special Needs (ABK) only based on compassion. Thus it is felt necessary to plan and design an art appreciation building to appreciate the work of ABK in Balikpapan. The design of this building aims to provide facilities for ABK as a means of artistic expression as well as a place to appreciate artistic talent that is in accordance with the character of ABK. The Experience concept and the Behavioral Architecture method were chosen as a solution to the problem of presenting sensory experiences of space users, especially ABK, whose application includes behavioral consideration.

"IN THE JUNGLE OF RELATIONSHIPS." BRECHT, CASPAR NEHER AND THE WEST GERMAN POST-WAR CULTURAL INDUSTRY

The article deals with little-known or unknown facts from the biography of Bertolt Brecht in the first post-war decade, when he began to be transformed into an icon in the art of the German Democratic Republic. But in reality, the writer, as throughout his life, continues to look for different ways to realize his own creative plans and popularize his work in both parts of Germany: in socialist East Germany and in capitalist West Germany. Bertolt Brecht resumes quite active cooperation with Caspar Neher. This talented artist, with whom Bertolt Brecht had been friends since his youth and had a number of successful theater projects before Brechts emigration in 1933, not only did not leave Germany after the Nazis came to power, but also continued to work with theaters and after 1945 quickly became successful in West Germany, which was "an enemy" to the GDR's cultural policy. This is one of several examples of Brecht's unexpected creative collaboration, which goes beyond the narrow framework of his reception as a purely socialist author and demonstrates the importance of his primary task of achieving success in theatre, rather than ideological correctness. In the post-war years, Brecht was ready to deal even with partially compromised artists. This contradicts the widespread and simplified and idealized image of the author as a supporter of communism.

Training of Digital Media Art Talents in the Era of Digital Full Connection Intelligence

Computer-Aided Design and Applications is an international journal on the applications of CAD and CAM. It publishes papers in the general domain of CAD plus in emerging fields like bio-CAD, nano-CAD, soft-CAD, garment-CAD, PLM, PDM, CAD data mining, CAD and the internet, CAD education, genetic algorithms and CAD engines. The journal is aimed at all developers and users of CAD technology to ptovide CAD solutions for various stages of design and manufacturing. The journal publishes all about Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided technologies.