Aesthetic Work Research Articles

Diderot: ironia e umorismo nel Salon 1765

Enlightenment philosophers often used irony in a philosophical manner. But irony is an ambiguous and complex figure of speech that can take on philosophical or anti-philosophical value, depending on the uses made of it. Diderot extensively resorts to irony throughout his works, even in unsuspected places in the Encyclopédie, but can we detect a philosophical use of this figure of speech in works of aesthetics as well? The Salon 1765 is considered here as an emblematic moment of Diderot’s reflection on the visual arts, in which irony is linked to the effort of objectivity of the art critic and to the one of the writer who intends to convey the emotion of the painting to the reader, even when it is negative. Irony therefore seems to perform two main functions: 1) to point out an inappropriate choice of subject (when this demonstrates the sterility of the artist’s ideas or licentious subjects that contradict the moral purpose of the pictorial or sculptural work); 2) to make those who read and cannot see the painting empirically understand its defect of composition, design, colour, rhythm. The irony, which is incorporated in the description, thus gives it a critical and emotional value at the same time, aimed at exercising and educating the readers’ taste.

The River In Senganan Village As A Source Of Ideas For The Creation Of Paintings

This Independent Study TA thesis has the theme "Rivers In The Village Senganan As A Source (De Creating Works Of Painting"), departs from an idea about the river as a source of life for the community in Senganan village. From this, it gives rise to the urge to present natural visualizations with beautiful forms by combining certain techniques and references to achieve the goal and the desired meaning. The problem faced is how to process visuals to represent ideas. ideas, so that changes to the work look interesting. The tuivan and its benefits are to provide a new reflection for the community to better protect and preserve the river in Senganan village. To answer what is the aim of this work, the creation method involves exploration, improvisation and formation. By compiling elements of fine art, and through exploration, improvisation, and formation stages, and combined with ideas and ideas, 6 works were created entitled: 1) "Natural Water", 2) "Waterfall in the Forest", 5) "To river towards one point", 4) "Mysterious stone", 5) "Destruction of the river", 6) "The power of water". In accelerating the work, the author will use several references and techniques from artists. By combining impressionist techniques and expressionist techniques using paint acrylic, in visualizing works that embody the beautiful nature of rivers up to the pollution of these rivers as time goes by, various techniques are combined neatly to create aesthetic works, it is hoped that they can produce quality works and become the author's identity. In the end, it can be concluded that humans are very dependent on nature, and we must trade with nature to be sustainable. The river in Senganan village provides a lot of inspiration for creative work and is very interesting to use and develop with imaginative ideas that will become valuable and meaningful works. By creating this work, the author hopes to be able to convey a message or meaning regarding the personal phenomena that the author has experienced.

Analisis Struktur Batin Pada Puisi Selamat Ulang Tahun Buku Karya Joko Pinurbo

Poetry is one of the most interesting forms of literary work but is full of meaning. Poetry is a medium for conveying feelings and ideas with beautiful words. Poetry as a meaningful aesthetic work is also a recording and interpretation of human experience composed in the most memorable form. Poetry can make us laugh, cry, smile, think, reflect, be moved and even get emotional and angry. Until now, poetry can be an illustration of the cultural progress of society. How the writer of the poem views his world is a real picture of the culture that surrounds him. Because the progress of society from time to time always increases, bringing changes in the style, nature and form of poetry. Poetry changes following developments in taste, ever-changing aesthetic concepts, and intellectual progress. The aim of the research is stated in a sentence that explores or deepens the inner structure of poetry. The inner structure intended is: theme, tone, feeling and message. The method used in this research is descriptive analytical method. This method also attempts to describe facts logically. Through this method, the researcher tries to analyze the inner structure of Joko Pinurbo's poem entitled "Happy Birthday, Book", while the analysis of this poem is described in his own words and language.

Creation Assistance of Cultural Confidence Aesthetic Works Based on Image Processing Technology

Image processing, combined with an aesthetic work culture, represents a powerful tool for enhancing creativity and productivity in various industries. By integrating image processing techniques with a workplace culture that values aesthetics and design, organizations can elevate the visual appeal of their products, services, and communications. Whether refining product designs, optimizing marketing materials, or creating visually stunning presentations, image processing enables teams to achieve higher levels of precision, consistency, and innovation. Moreover, fostering an aesthetic work culture encourages employees to prioritize creativity. This paper introduces a novel approach to the creation assistance of cultural confidence aesthetic works, leveraging image processing technology with Synergy Segmentation Global Entropy Classification (SS-GEC). By combining advanced image processing techniques with SS-GEC, this framework facilitates the generation of aesthetically pleasing artworks that instill cultural confidence and pride. Through simulated experiments and empirical validations, the effectiveness of the proposed approach is evaluated, demonstrating significant improvements in creative output and cultural resonance. For instance, the SS-GEC model achieved an average accuracy rate of 85% in identifying culturally significant motifs and themes, leading to more authentic and resonant artistic expressions. Additionally, the framework enabled a 40% reduction in design iteration time, streamlining the creative process and enhancing productivity. These results underscore the potential of image processing technology with SS-GEC in empowering artists and creators to produce culturally confident aesthetic works that celebrate heritage and identity.

PEMANFAATAN SISTEM INFORMASI MULTIMEDIA GUNA MENINGKATKAN PEREKONOMIAN MASYARAKAT

Graphic design is an activity that aims to produce usable and aesthetic work for various types of media including multimedia information systems and the delivery process not only in text form, but also using various other visual forms. The development of graphic design is increasingly significant, this can be seen from the various designs on the market. The presence of a graphic design information system can be used to start community economic activities and ultimately improve the community's economy. However, the use of graphic design among the general public is still low, so this research aims to convey knowledge and benefits of graphic design in general and to improve the community's economy in particular.

Preserving the Integrity of Li Yu's Craft Aesthetics using the Digital Information Technology

Preserving the integrity of ancient aesthetic works has become a greater matter of concern in the modern digital age. As the internet is streaming with data that are collected from multiple sources, it imposes a severe threat to the integrity and security of the original aesthetic of many craft works. This paper proposes a novel framework that attempts to preserve Li Yu's craft aesthetics, which can be explored from his wide range of literary collections. As the author is popular for his excellence in many art forms like gardening, theatre arts, etc, recreation of his work is a major problem of concern. The framework initially pre-processed the corpus to extract keywords, which are then subjected to a semantic vector to find the closely related as well as differing words. Then, these words are subjected to geometric perturbations to impart versatility to the training phase. The text under screening is fed to the classification phase to find whether it is an altered or modified work of Li Yu, thus isolating the author's work from being reproduced, which greatly affects the aesthetics. As a future extension, the work can be trained with different classifiers to develop a defrauding system.

Ransforming Art Education Philosophy in Indonesian Teacher Institutes: From Production to Aesthetic Experience

Art education in teacher training diverges from specialized art education geared towards professional artists. Teacher education prioritizes aesthetic competence through art production and appreciation, aiming to cultivate taste based on values. In contrast, specialized art education focuses on creating aesthetic works within established forms, targeting aspiring professional artists. These distinct emphases significantly shape their respective approaches. Teacher training institutions emphasize fostering students\' appreciation for art\'s value and the importance of aesthetic experiences. However, confusion sometimes blurs the goals between teacher training and specialized art education, affecting art education across different levels. This confusion can lead to an overemphasis on art production over a deep understanding of aesthetics. This paper critically examines these issues and suggests solutions to align art education in teacher training with its intended goals. By clarifying these distinctions and underscoring the role of aesthetic experience, this study aims to enhance art education practices in teacher training programs.

«Реальное дело художника» и философия искусства: Соловьев – Федоров – Чекрыгин

The article is dedicated to the aesthetic views of an artist and philosopher V.N. Chekrygin (1897–1922). His ideas are compared to the philosophy of art of V.S. Solovyev and N.F. Fyodorov. Theoretical heritage of the artist is analyzed, it reflects understanding of the tasks of creativity, history and language of the visual art. The research is based on the texts of Chekrygin: “A Manifest of the Painters (1920)”, “The Program of One-year Course on Art Philosophy” (1920), “About Upcoming New Era of the All-European Art” (1921), “About Convocation of the Resurrecting Museum’ (1921), and his epistolary art. Little-known materials from the archive are considered. Studying aesthetic works of Fyodorov and Solovyev allows to make comparative-typological research of the artist and philosopher of art. The connection is shown between Chekrygin’s ideas and aesthetic tradition of the Russian religious philosophy. Signs of aesthetics of Christian universalism can be seen in his project of a new era of the art. The idea of the project of “living art” of Chekrygin is opposed to the research of avantgarde art and it was inspired by the ideas of conciliarity and theurgy. It is shown that philosophical-aesthetic ideas of the artist are close to the philosophy of art of V.S. Solovyov and even more to the doctrine of the aesthetic supramoralism of Fyodorov. The research discloses particularities of the aesthetic ideas of the artist, which are permeated with the spirit of eschatological anxiety. Chekrygin shows the way that modern art should follow referring to the topics of theophany, to the process of contemplation of the space evolvement and the creation of the church-museum of the universal resurrection. It is proved that the artist creates the image of the final ideal of art conceiving the philosophical ideas of Solovyov and Fyodorov. It is proved that the artist remains in line with modernism discourse at the same time creating the outlines of the art of the future.

Love, Joy, and Intimacy:

Two parents and their middle school aged child reflect back on 550 days of COVID-19 lockdown. Using a Poem in 3 Voices platform, each of them respond in conversation-style about their love of each other, their love of learning, and the joy and healing they found in common everyday things like reading, writing, cooking, music, and gardening. Their playful banter seeks to speak to the intimacy they intentionally built with each other during the pain of the pandemic and their unspeakable losses. The purpose of this aesthetic work is to illuminate that not all of lockdown was despair and that, in the midst of pain, there can also be moments of love, joy, and intimacy.

The Philosophy of Schopenhauer in the “Philosophical Notebooks” of B. D. Dandaron

This article presents a previously unpublished manuscript of a lecture on Schopenhauer's philosophy from archival materials of the famous Russian Buddhist scholar and Buddhist teacher B.D. Dandaron (1914–1974). It is part of a series of texts containing notes from lectures and books, his own notes as well as translations that are referred to as his “philosophical notebooks.” They date from 1953-1954, the time when B.D. Dandaron was in a Gulag camp in Taishet (Irkutsk region). This text is part of the materials of a philosophical seminar held by prisoners in their free time from work. The active participants of the seminar were B.D. Dandaron and V.E. Sesemann (1884-1963), a historian of philosophy, follower and colleague of L.P. Karsavin in the Eurasian movement. Sesemann was known for his work in Kantian philosophy and aesthetics. The manuscript argues that Schopenhauer's philosophy represents a unique attempt to combine Kant's epistemology with the ethics and metaphysics of Buddhism. The author notes that an attempt to synthesize such disparate principles should have led to significant intentional reinterpretations of these two very different systems of thought. The content of the work is to determine what new elements Schopenhauer (who considered himself a follower of Kant) introduced into Kant’s philosophy, on the one hand; and the fundamental differences between his philosophy and the teachings of Buddhism, on the other. The text will be of interest both to researchers of V.E. Sesemann (as the probable author or co-author of the work) and B.D. Dandaron. It allows us to understand the philosophical background of the religious and philosophical teaching of neo-Buddhism that they created, which had a great influence on the revival of Buddhism in Russia in the second half of the twentieth century.

The Conception of True Art and Intention -- An Analysis of the Meaning of True in Records of Famous Paintings Throughout the Ages

Records of Famous Paintings Throughout the Ages is a significant theoretical work in classical Chinese aesthetics, spawning numerous enduring propositions for later generations. The concept of true art proposed by Zhang Yanyuan runs through the development of Chinese artistic spirit. Many scholars have interpreted it from the perspective of creative practice. This paper attempts to discuss the meaning of true from the standpoint of a dedicated and focused creative state, the Zhuangzis thoughts on the unity of intention and the Dao, and the relationship with the style of brushwork characterized by density and sparseness. The true in true art connects the artistic creative activity in the realm of the real world, the freedom in the abstract spiritual dimension, and the Dao that gives birth to all things as the essence of the universe. Its significance lies in revealing the ever-flowing sense of life in painting from the confines of limited creative practice. This study aims to provide a deeper understanding of the historical evolution of the meaning of true art and the essence of Chinese artistic spirit.

On heartbreak, livelihoods and art: affect and crip desire in art making assemblages

ABSTRACT This article explores the affective dimensions of disabled, D/deaf, mad, and neurodiverse artists’ work through a livelihoods framework informed by the social and tacit dimensions of heartbreak. Heartbreak emerged during interviews with twenty artists in Canada in 2020, during a time of significant state-based policy changes that impacted disabled people’s livelihoods in the province of Ontario. Taken together, the artists’ stories form a rhizomatic cartography that takes crip wisdom and desire as significant elements of artmaking amid wider relational assemblages of affect. Drawing on Deleuzian and Guattarian concepts of desire and Puar’s difference-in/as-assemblage, researchers assert that although crip artmaking is not without joy, heartbreak is embedded in the politically aesthetic work of cultural production.

The Arts of Antifascist Black Transnationalism during the Spanish Civil War

This article asserts the critical role of art and literature in the resistance against fascism by situating the aesthetic work of African Americans as central to the transnational phenomenon of the Spanish Civil War. This article highlights the prehistory to the African American support of the Spanish Civil War in 1936 when news of Benito Mussolini’s invasion of Ethiopia galvanized members of the Harlem Renaissance. These two conflicts triangulated the imaginaries of the United States, Spain, and Ethiopia, producing a distinct form of antifascist Black transnationalism that extends work by Brent Hayes Edwards, Robert F. Reid-Pharr, and Nadia Nurhussein. To manifest this argument, this article examines Paul Robeson’s speeches at rallies in London that he later reprinted in his autobiography Here I Stand (1958) and Claude McKay’s posthumously published novel Amiable with Big Teeth about 1936 Harlem. Using archival research, this article analyzes the collage aesthetic of the scrapbook that the activist Thyra J. Edwards compiled in 1937 to record the actions of the Negro People’s Committee to Aid Spain. In sum, this article demonstrates the integral role of African American visual culture and literature to the development of twentieth-century antifascist ideology within a transnational perspective.

Aesthetic Surgery Training and Practice in India: A Survey.

Introduction Aesthetic surgery is a rapidly evolving subspecialty in high demand worldwide. To be considered a fully trained plastic surgeon, all the requirements of the curriculum must be met through to successful completion, including aesthetic surgery. At present, a disparity exists between the demand and provision of aesthetic surgery training in India. This survey evaluation highlights the responses, concerns, and possible solutions regarding training and practice of cosmetic surgery in India. Methods A meticulously crafted survey comprising of 19 questions discussing the background, training, and practice of cosmetic plastic surgery, was sent across to all accessible plastic surgeons trained or training in India. A total of 506 responses were received. The responses were analyzed and have been presented in this study. Results The survey was completed with all participants answering all the questions. Pertinent questions regarding practice setup, percentage of aesthetic work in practice, exposure of trainees to aesthetic procedures, and merits of an aesthetic fellowship revealed a lot about aesthetic training in India. The participants also expressed their level of satisfaction with their principal plastic surgery training. Summarizing these findings, suggestions for improvements in training were made. Conclusion Plastic surgery residency programs need to ensure that residents receive comprehensive exposure to both surgical and nonsurgical cosmetic procedures to ensure maintenance of service standards and optimum patient care. The information collected can help us formulate strategies to improvise the current cosmetic surgery training across India. Steps taken toward the same are also highlighted in the study.

Performances and Rituals for Environmental Campaigns: Structures, Discourses, and Postcolonial Ecocriticism

This paper discusses some performing arts and rituals that carry the environmental theme in Jember. Artists and village governments respond creatively to environmental problems by creating several multi-form events, combining performances and certain rituals. We will use postcolonial ecocriticism as a theoretical framework to discuss some of their produced show events. Postcolonial ecocriticism emphasizes analysis to reveal how cultural texts present current ecological problems as a legacy of colonialism in aesthetic works that can function as advocacy and activism. The results of this study show that the performances and rituals develop critical awareness regarding environmental threats and problems in Jember and Indonesia. They bring the topic of the environment to invite the community to jointly maintain the sustainability of the human environment and criticize government policies to legitimize the destruction of nature in the name of development.

The Aesthetics of Protest on Kyiv's Maidan: Reflections on Political Emergence and the Twenty-First-Century Crowd

Abstract: This essay argues that aesthetic works offer an understanding of the performativity of democratic protests and crowd action. It analyzes a handful of artworks from the Ukrainian Revolution of 2013–2014. The article demonstrates how aesthetic works express what may be termed political emergence: people who have no say in political institutions come together to change the political order. Aesthetic works enable an understanding of political emergence that is mostly unavailable to the social sciences, history, and journalism. The article contends that analysis of crowd action and twenty-first-century collective protest in particular would gain from theoretical and methodological efforts to conjoin social research and aesthetic analysis.

럭셔리 서비스와 구별화 작업: 특급호텔 종사자에 대한 질적 연구

Since Hochschild’s groundbreaking book, scholars have explored various aspects of service work. Yet, luxury services, which serve affluent customers who have more social and economic power than the service workers, have received less attention. These workers strive to make their customers feel special, performing works that affirm their elite status. This study proposes the term “distinction work” to describe these practices. By identifying a unique type of work in the luxury service sector, this study enriches the service work literature, which has traditionally examined different kinds of work (e.g. body work, care work, aesthetic work, etc.) in each service sector. This paper conducts a qualitative study to analyze the distinction work of hoteliers in luxury hotels. The researcher worked as a temporary worker for 5 weeks at a restaurant in a 5-star luxury hotel in downtown Seoul and also interviewed 32 hoteliers from 6 luxury hotels. The data was analyzed following the grounded theoretical method. The hotelier recognizes who each customer is, anticipates their needs, and fulfills them even before they ask. Moreover, the hotelier takes on the physical burden of the customer, which reinforces the customer’s privileged position and entitles them to make any demand to the employees. The discussion section highlights the theoretical importance of distinction work in the service work literature.

The Term “Art” As a New Aesthetic Discourse in European and Georgian Philosophical Thinking of the Early 19th Century

In Georgian reality, the term “art”, can be found in a new, purely aesthetic sense, in terms of “artistic creation” – in the translation (1815) of Jean-Pierre Frédéric Ansillion’s (1767-1837) work “Aesthetic Judgments”, a French philosopher, member of the Prussian Academy, by David Bagrationi (1767-1819). As we know, the term “art” (Greek “techne”) has been historically interpreted in various ways. The term referred to practices established in the society, nature, individual creativity or crafts, as well as religious and mystical rituals. It shows a resemblance to the concepts such as “art – scientio – исскуство – art”. This term is especially noteworthy for the history of Georgian theoretical-literary and aesthetic thinking, however, a kind of substitute existed in our writing. It was “Facial expression”. As for the term “aesthetics” (the etymology of which is related to sensitivity, sensual perception of events), this term was introduced since 1750 by the German scientist Baumgarten in the meaning of the doctrine about “beauty” and the Georgian society got familiar with it with through the translation of Ansillion’s work “Aesthetic Judgments” translated by David Bagrationi. It should also be noted that this work was the first aesthetic work to be translated into Georgian. This fact, in turn, is of the utmost importance. According to Georgian translation of Ansillion’s work “Aesthetic Judgments” proves once again that development of Georgian philosophical-aesthetic thinking in the 18th and 19th century proceeds with a creative approach to the philosophical heritage of the past, on the one hand, and on the other hand, it has its equivalent in European philosophy.

Withdrawal

Leo Bersani’s writings on aesthetics, often coauthored with Ulysse Dutoit, repeatedly deploy the trope of withdrawal, finding in the aesthetic works they discuss, such as Jean-Luc Godard’s film Contempt, a paradoxical double movement of bringing into view while projecting the erasure of form and distinction. In their reading of Contempt, Bersani and Dutoit adumbrate a uniformity that would depend on the elimination of measurement, reference, and subject-object relations. In doing so, they transfigure the idea of antirelationality often attributed to Bersani, associating the death it surely names with the illumination of Being.

Remarks on Art and Truth

The death of Joseph Margolis inspired this special issue. Joe, as he was fondly known, was a towering figure whose work influenced several fields of philosophy for nearly seven decades, beginning in the 1950s. Though he is perhaps best known for his work in aesthetics, which we honour here, he contributed to nearly every discipline and subfield of philosophy, from metaphysics to philosophy of language, and from philosophy of medicine to feminist philosophy.