Traditional Art Forms Research Articles

Understanding Basic Design Principles of Art Beyond the Peripheral in Okun-Yoruba Ẹpa Masquerades

This study explores the principles and elements of art inherent in the design and structure of visual masterpiece that metamorphosed into Ẹpa masquerade. The study thus provides further understanding, appreciation for the organisation of the spectacle of Okun-Yoruba Epa masquerade while it promotes the aesthetics. Most often, people tend to appreciate the aesthetic composition and other visual art components (such as sculpture, textile, ceramics and painting) of Epa rooted in Okun-Yoruba Ẹpa masquerade but identification of graphics or visual design on or within traditional art objects or forms seem to be difficult. This study is to broadly examines and unfolds evidence(s) indicating the adaptability and usability of principles of design in the arts of Okun-Yoruba Ẹpa masquerade. However, this paper adopts analytic approach in achieving these goals. Relevant literature, internet and participatory observation processes were adequately used.

Impact of Social Environment on Cognitive Abilities and Learning Outcomes in Bugis Bridal Make-Up Training

Bugis bridal make-up is a traditional art form requiring specialized training to master its intricate techniques. Understanding the factors that influence learning outcomes in this field is crucial. Cognitive abilities and the social environment play significant roles in educational success, yet their impact on Bugis bridal make-up training remains underexplored. This study aims to examine the impact of the social environment on cognitive abilities and learning outcomes in Bugis bridal make-up training. A mixed-methods approach was utilized, involving quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews with 150 trainees from various training centers. Data were collected on participants' cognitive abilities, perceived social support, and learning outcomes. Statistical analyses were conducted to identify significant relationships, and thematic analysis was used to interpret qualitative data. The findings reveal a positive correlation between a supportive social environment and enhanced cognitive abilities, which in turn significantly improve learning outcomes in Bugis bridal make-up training. Trainees who reported higher levels of social support demonstrated better cognitive performance and achieved higher proficiency in make-up skills

A Brief Discussion on the Development and Inheritance of Chinese Woodblock Printing Art

Chinese woodblock printing art, as an ancient art form, carries the long history and profound cultural heritage of the Chinese nation. From the emergence of woodblock printing technology in the Tang Dynasty, to the prosperity of the Song and Yuan Dynasties, and then to the diversified development of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, woodblock printing not only witnessed the changes in Chinese society, but also reflected the aesthetic tastes and spiritual pursuits of people in different historical periods. Since modern times, woodblock prints have continuously integrated new artistic concepts and techniques while inheriting tradition, showcasing a unique style of the times. However, in the era of globalization and modernization, this traditional art form faces challenges in inheritance and innovation.

An Examination of the Original Knowledge and Inheritance of Putu Xian Opera Among Putian Citizens

The purpose of this study is to investigate how the age and educational level of Putian citizens affect their attitudes towards the original perception and transmission of Putu Xian opera. Putu Xian Opera, with its distinct art form and rich cultural legacy, holds a significant place in the history of Chinese opera as one of the first batch of national intangible cultural heritages in China. The original preservation and transmission of Putu Xian Opera are vital to Putian inhabitants, as Putian is the cradle of this traditional art form. According to the findings of an extensive survey of Putian residents, the age group of 46 55 has the largest proportion of citizens, followed by that of 36 45. Regarding the awareness and transmission of Putu Xian opera, citizens between the ages of 26 and 35 and 18 and 25 have the most positive opinions, whilst those under the age of 18 and those 56 and older have the lowest awareness. The survey population is somewhat more male than female, with a more balanced ratio of male to female. The data does not indicate any discernible variations in opinions regarding the understanding and legacy of Putu Xian Opera. The respondents greatest degree of education was a bachelor s degree (23.2%), which was followed by secondary or high school (23%), specialty or college (22.2%), and high school (22%). The group places greater value on preserving the unique qualities of Putu Xian opera and fostering a positive outlook on its dissemination the more educated they are. Research indicates that individuals with higher levels of education have a stronger feeling of responsibility and initiative towards the preservation of cultural heritage. They are also better able to strike a balance between tradition and modernity, which helps to effectively preserve and advance Putu Xian Opera. In addition, this study highlights the critical role that people educational attainment plays in the preservation of intangible cultural assets and offers insightful experience and theoretical references for the preservation and transmission of traditional culture in other countries.

ETHNOMATHEMATICS EXPLORATION IN THE TRADITIONAL ART OF RANDAI MINANGKABAU

Mathematics is a scientific field that delves into numbers, measurements, and formulas. When mathematical concepts intertwine with culture, it forms what is known as ethnomathematics. Integrating mathematics with cultural elements can significantly enhance the learning experience. This research aims to identify and elucidate mathematical elements in the traditional Minangkabau art form of Randai. The methodology employed in this study is qualitative descriptive, utilizing a library research approach. No field studies were conducted; the research relied solely on a literature review. The data utilized comprises documents derived from studies of Randai art and other written references relevant to the research problem. The researcher serves as the primary instrument, indispensable to this study. Data collection methods include documentation and an extensive literature review. The findings reveal that traditional Minangkabau randai art encompasses not only artistic expression but also philosophical insights, cultural values, and mathematical elements, known as ethnomathematics. Ethnomathematics manifests in Randai art through its form, spatial dimensions, and musical instruments.

Designing a sustainability program pathway for the Grinsing weaving industry: a prospective MULTIPOL approach

Grinsing weaving, a traditional art form unique to Bali, represents a significant aspect of the island's cultural heritage. This study aims to analyze the sustainability of the Grinsing weaving industry program by developing scenarios and formulating recommendations. Primary data were collected through surveys and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with 19 craftsmen and stakeholders. The MULTIPOL approach was employed for the analysis. The results indicate that the sustainability of the Grinsing weaving industry can be enhanced through policy scenarios focused on strengthening institutions and regulations to protect nature, customs, and culture, as well as developing the skills of craftsmen. This research provides valuable insights for stakeholders in shaping the development policies for the Grinsing weaving industry at the research site.

The Movement of Sundanese Karawitan Artist in the Indie Music From the Perspectiv of Music Sociology

This research delves into the attitudes and perspectives of Sundanese karawitan artists toward the indie music movement through the lens of music sociology. Employing qualitative methodologies such as literature review and fieldwork, the study reveals that these artists do not merely act as preservers of cultural heritage but also actively adapt and integrate their traditional music into the indie music scene. As pivotal figures, they engage in collaborations with global elements within the indie world, making substantial contributions to the evolution of indie music. This active participation fosters a unique harmony that mirrors the diverse and dynamic nature of Indonesian culture. The study offers a comprehensive analysis of how Sundanese karawitan artists interact with and influence the indie music scene. Their involvement is not just a preservation of traditional art forms but a dynamic adaptation that enriches both their cultural heritage and the broader indie music movement. By blending traditional and contemporary elements, these artists create innovative music that appeals to a global audience while retaining its cultural roots. Furthermore, this research highlights the significant role of Sundanese karawitan artists in the indie music scene, showcasing their ability to navigate between tradition and modernity. Their contributions reflect a broader trend in the Indonesian music landscape where traditional art forms are not static but are continually evolving and adapting to new contexts and influences. This dynamic interplay between tradition and innovation is crucial for the sustainability and growth of both traditional and indie music genres in Indonesia.

Application of the Beauty of Meaning in Chinese Sculpture Art

Chinese sculpturing is a significant form of expression in traditional Chinese art. Like other traditional art forms, Chinese sculpture art is also deeply influenced by the philosophical ideas of its predecessors, striving for the beauty of subtle and implicit meaning in artistic expression. This article provides a brief interpretation of the beauty of meaning in Chinese sculpture art, with a focus on analyzing its application in Chinese sculpture art. This article analyzes the role of the beauty of meaning in the development of Chinese sculpture art from the fields of lines, blocks, surfaces, spatial patterns, and freehand brushwork, to provide reference and inspiration for relevant artists and sculpture designers.

Ghanaian Graphic Design Education: Redefining Western Influences and Reclaiming Indigenous Cultures

AbstractIn this paper, we explore the evolution of graphic design and its education in Ghana. Graphic design emerged in Ghana through colonisation, which influenced the perceptions of traditional art forms. We review the tensions between Western and indigenous trends in Ghanaian art and design and explore existing pedagogical philosophies in Ghana's graphic design education. Ghana's rich traditional and cultural values, including spirituality, proverbial meaning and symbolism, are embedded in its art and design. Colonisation and the adoption of Western religion and global values caused indigenous Ghanaian art to be regarded as primitive and fetishistic. Similarly, Ghanaian graphic design was and continues to be influenced by the West. We argue that designers must embrace their cultural identity, both professionally and educationally, to empower the graphic design community to decolonise Ghanaian design.

European Smalt in 17th-Century Japan: Porcelain Decoration and Sacred Art

Japanese art tradition, contrary to the case of China, is characterized by an efficient and continued, although mostly undocumented, use of smalt from the late 16th century onward. Recent studies have successfully identified this pigment, the cobalt-colored glass that spread throughout the Old Continent during the Renaissance period, as the coloring agent employed for overglaze-blue enameling on Japanese porcelains produced at the kilns of Arita (the porcelain production center of Japan) from the early 1640s until the 20th century. Fragmentary evidence of the use of smalt in Japanese sacred art has also been reported, yet its earliest incorporation into such a type of traditional art form could not be identified. In order to resolve this crucial issue, portable EDXRF was employed for the non-destructive analyses of Japanese porcelains and sacred images bearing blue decoration. Scientific analysis allowed, for the first time ever, to establish a clear timeline of smalt use. Furthermore, this evidence and the literature data both agree, leading to the identification of the origin of the blue material used on both art productions.

CULTURAL DIVERSITY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN ART AND DESIGN THROUGH NEW-AGE MEDIA

Culture is a broad-spectrum term commonly used to identify habits of a heterogeneous social groups which develop in a specific geographic location. It is evidently reflected through the various art practices, be it visual or performing arts, or artifacts created by the artisans. They have become an integral part of the cultural ethos. India is a country rich in such diverse treasure of cultural practices through art. Artisans have also migrated beyond their original geographical boundaries to diversify the reach of the art. It is an important cultural asset which helps to preserve the culture and heritage of a community or the skill-sets of the artisans. Our ancestors have been preserving this culture of storytelling through the art forms which show a perspective of life. They also contribute to the livelihood of the craftsmen, thus contributing to the economy of the country. There is beauty in promoting cultural diversity; people learn new skills from other cultural groups and encourage innovation through various art forms and designs. In the contemporary era of technology, modernization and globalization, the traditional art forms are fading away. Sustainability of these valuable these art forms is a concern today. Purposes and functionality of these art practices have also diversified. The study creates new objectives through cultural diversity and designing new products for sustainable development in art and design. The article discusses some aspects of technological intervention in these art practices that can help sustain these heritages. Thus diversification of media, purpose and an involvement of the young generation can help to preserve the social cultural ethos of our country.

Protection and dissemination strategies of ethnic minority art in the context of digital age

This paper discusses the profound impact of the digital age on the protection and dissemination of ethnic minority art. In the context of globalization and technological innovation, traditional art forms are in urgent need of digital transformation in terms of survival, innovation and sharing. This paper aims to develop effective conservation and communication strategies to explore how digital technologies are reshaping art creation, preservation and dissemination patterns, how to balance the original presentation of art with public acceptance, and how to stimulate young people’s interest in and responsibility for inheritance of minority art through digital means. This study not only helps to enrich the theoretical framework of cultural diversity and promote cross-cultural exchange and understanding, but also provides strategic direction for ethnic policymakers and cultural workers to ensure that ethnic minority arts are properly protected and widely disseminated in the digital process, thereby enhancing their global impact. Through literature review and empirical research, this paper hopes to reveal how to innovatively apply the power of science and technology to achieve sustainable development and global sharing of minority art.

Drawing a satisfying picture: An exploratory study of human-AI interaction in AI Painting through breakdown–repair communication strategies

Artificial intelligence (AI) painting represents a burgeoning field in AI-generated content; however, there is limited research on users’ preferences and biases concerning AI painting compared to traditional forms of art. This study seeks to shed light on the communication and interaction dynamics between painters and AI tools in the process of creating a satisfactory image. A self-report study involving 52 volunteers and 312 reports was conducted, analyzing users’ communication strategies amid AI painting-related communication breakdowns. The investigation aimed to unveil users’ experiences, behavioral patterns, psychological motivations, and needs. The study identified three primary communication barrier categories in AI painting and proposed 10 corresponding repair strategies. It established a user experience framework within the evolving dynamics of user interaction, encompassing behavioral patterns and psychological motivations. Users’ perceptions of the AI painting system significantly impacted the interaction process, leading to an anthropomorphic view of the system as a “potential assistant” and the continuous use of effective strategies to “train” the AI painting system. Conversely, perceiving the system as a “flawed collaborator” prompted the adaptive expectation strategy. Persistent repair failures may lead to users attributing responsibility to the limitation of AI system, culminating in interaction termination. The study also explores the influence of user interaction experiences, including user background and interaction efficiency. By modeling users’ behavior patterns and underlying psychological cognitions, this research enhances the understanding of user psychology and preferences, an understanding that can be used to improve the efficiency of human–computer communication.

Musical Literacy and Education: A Historical Analysis of Huaibang Opera Development in Henan Province, China

This research employs a multidisciplinary approach, incorporating musicology and ethnomusicology, to explore the cultural significance of Huaibang Opera—a traditional Chinese Han ethnic local opera genre in Henan province, China. The investigation encompasses the historical evolution, cultural contexts, and musical attributes of Huaibang Opera, aiming to contribute to education, literacy, and a deeper comprehension of this traditional art form. The methodology involves interviews with key informants possessing profesional experience in Huaibang Opera, coupled with live performance observations. Through the analysis of collected data and its alignment with existing literature and theoretical frameworks, the study delineates the evolution of Huaibang Opera from a folk song art form to a prototype opera and its subsequent establishment as a local opera. This comprehensive examination sheds light on the cultural and artistic dimensions of education and literacy within Huaibang Opera, providing valuable insights into the historical significance, artistic expressions, and cultural heritage of this distinctive Chinese opera.

Nano-kirigami/origami: A traditional artform advances modern electronics

Optical scale structures that transform from two to three dimensions modulate optical properties for next-generation optoelectronic devices.

The Expression of Vietnamese Folk Art in the Painting Series “Technique du Peuple Annamite”

Vietnamese folk painting art, a traditional art form, is the quintessence of the nation's cultural heritage and historical significance, expressing rustic beauty but containing a Vietnamese culturally conscious mind. In order to preserve the typical beauty in the daily life of ancient Vietnamese people, a genre of folk painting rich in visual art and meaning appeared in the early 20th century. That expression is a set of paintings in an ethnographic research work by Henri Oger, a French scholar. The "Technique du peuple Annamite" series of paintings was produced in large quantities by Vietnamese artisans and reflects the daily life of the Vietnamese people in the capital Hanoi and the Red River Delta. This research was conducted to clarify the elements that create the folk character of the painting from the perspective of visual arts. The results of this study show that the paintings, from themes to forms of expression, all reflect the quintessence of Vietnamese folk art.

The curation of artists’ film and video and distinction-making processes: Tate as a case study

This article examines the significant changes in the curation of artists’ film and video that occurred at Tate from the mid-1990s. The events taking place in this publicly funded museum, which holds the United Kingdom’s national collection of modern and contemporary art on behalf of the state, are weaved together with the development of the advocacy work in favour of artists’ film and video by US collectors Pamela and Richard Kramlich. The analysis aims to better define the role of private global economic capital in shaping curatorial approaches within state-funded national institutions and, in turn, within the distinction-making processes that lead to social reproduction. Attention is given to how artists’ film and videos, despite their often progressive content and ephemeral nature, in their passage from cinema/television to the gallery, have not escaped the distinction-making role fulfilled by other more traditional art forms, thus contributing to the persistence of class distinctions.

Explore The Application of Folk Arts in Wall Painting Art

This study aims to analyse the inheritance of folk arts in the wall painting art as an example, and to propose the main measure for the application of folk arts in the wall painting art, to allow our country's folk arts to continue the inheritance while enriching the wall painting art form, and to encourage the integrated development of both. Folk arts refers to the art that is inherited and developed among the public. The purpose of folk arts creation is to beautify the environment and enrich the popular culture. Folk arts includes the traditional art forms of various ethnic groups in China and is the embodiment of various art forms. Folk and traditional arts are rooted in and reflective of the cultural life of a community. They encompass the body of expressive culture associated with the fields of folklore and cultural heritage. Tangible folk arts include historic objects which are crafted and used within a traditional community. It applies a qualitative, because of its flexibility in recording observations of elements of folk arts in wall painting. To this day, wall painting still has a large market in Chinese society, and folk arts has gradually developed into the most popular element. Overall, this study will provide an invaluable source of information about folk arts and wall painting. It will benefit wall painting designers, artists, researchers, art students, and scholars interested in studying this theme and traditional elements.

Meanings Behind the Carving Motifs of Traditional Malay Houses

Woodcarving motifs, including Negeri Sembilan, are significant in Malaysian art, bearing ancient knowledge and latent meanings. However, the understanding of Malay woodcarving motifs in Kuala Pilah is relatively limited compared to the east coast. The urgency to study these motifs intensifies as urbanization rapidly changes the landscape, representing not only woodcarvers’ skills but also profound cultural symbolism. This paper aims to interpret the meanings within these motifs in traditional Malay houses in Kuala Pilah, employing qualitative methods such as observation, interviews, photographic records, and secondary data analysis alongside Ferdinand de Saussure’s Semiotics Theory for analysis. The cultural and social significance embedded in these motifs is unveiled through signifier and signified analysis. The results revealed the presence of various motifs encompassing geometry, fauna, flora, and still life. The study also uncovered that each motif plays a pivotal role in conveying the cultural and social values of the Malay people in Negeri Sembilan and enhances our understanding of the traditional art form of woodcarving amidst contemporary transformations.

The effect of augmented reality-based serious game on traditional pattern learning

ABSTRACT Traditional pattern teaching is an important part of the art curriculum, but the pattern are complex and difficult to learn. While schema theory focuses on the integration, understanding and construction process of knowledge, AR technology can provide a three-dimensional and dynamic display of patterns, which has been used in teaching in recent years.Therefore, this study uses schema theory to guide the design of AR serious games and conducts experiments in a university. We selected a total of 120 students for the experiment to test AR serious games and common serious games respectively.The results indicated that both common serious games and AR serious games guided by cognitive schema had good teaching effects, while AR serious games more significantly reduce the cognitive load of students. For comprehension questions, the teaching effect of AR serious games is more significant, but for literacy questions, the difference in learning effect between them is not significant. In addition, AR serious games are more helpful for long-term memory and for understanding of complex traditional art forms such as bone schema and cultural schema. These are inspirational for art education.