scholarly journals Experimental Space and Form Creation on the Borderline in Art and Architecture

2018 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-121
Author(s):  
Gábor Üveges
Keyword(s):  
Fine Arts ◽  
Virtual Space ◽  
Spatial Thinking ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Philosophical Concept ◽  
Arts And Sciences ◽  
University Of Technology ◽  
Interdisciplinary Approaches ◽  
Economics Department ◽  
Art And Architecture

In the process of the specialisation of arts and sciences and the fragmentation of knowledge, architecture - in certain aspects - has isolated itself from the other disciplines of fine arts. Yet, distinctive points of connection have continuously persisted between them. The ability to understand, oversee and associate the knowledge accumulated in the different disciplines also has the potential to facilitate progress and inspiration, both in intellectuality as well as in the creation of forms and spaces. This paper demonstrates four distinct directions of the creative work at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics Department of Graphics, Form and Design, each of which aims to explore new territories in this unique borderline between arts and architecture through interdisciplinary approaches and interoperability. The first direction, titled “The architecture of the picture and the picture of architecture” was the earliest research project, best described as an architectonic planar and spatial thinking exercise. Another, still ongoing project series has been titled “Folding – creating forms and spaces in light of a philosophical concept”. The third group of research projects could be best summarized under the title “Ideas and Forms–from conceptual thinking to visualisation”. And the final direction “Research Team – experimental architectonic form creation in the virtual space” includes the most recent research projects conducted at the department. These four directions of research projects spanning over a 15-year period have confirmed that the border area between architecture and fine arts carries an exceptional potential in the development of visual thinking, spatial and formal sensitivity and creativity of architecture students.

Schapiro, Meyer (1904–1996)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cynthia Persinger
Keyword(s):  
Social Research ◽  
Modern Art ◽  
Fine Arts ◽  
The United States ◽  
Columbia University ◽  
Left Wing ◽  
New School ◽  
Vincent Van Gogh ◽  
Interdisciplinary Approaches ◽  
Paul Cezanne

Art historian Meyer Schapiro was born in Šiauliai [Shavley], Lithuania, on September 23, 1904, but soon immigrated to the United States with his family in 1907. Schapiro grew up in the working-class, left wing, Jewish immigrant neighborhood of Brownsville, Brooklyn. He graduated from Columbia University with a Ph.D. in fine arts and archaeology in 1935 (having completed his dissertation in 1929). He spent his career at Columbia, though he also taught regularly at the New School for Social Research from 1936 until 1952. While trained as a medievalist, Schapiro was an early proponent of modern art, and over the course of his career he taught courses, lectured, and published on both fields. Through his lectures and publications, Schapiro’s ideas shaped several generations of artists and art historians. Though he published several books including those on Post-Impressionist artists Paul Cézanne (1950) and Vincent van Gogh (1952), his most respected ideas on both medieval and modern topics were published in articles. Schapiro is known for his innovative and interdisciplinary approaches to art history; he explored new art historical methodologies through the use of Marxism, psychoanalysis, and semiotics. He is also known for his essay "Style" (1953), a systematic consideration of past and current theories of style.

Documenting art in Finland

1988 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-22
Author(s):  
Irmeli Isomäki
Keyword(s):  
Fine Arts ◽  
Working Party ◽  
National Gallery ◽  
Art And Architecture ◽  
Unpublished Information

Literature on Finnish art can be sought via the national bibliography and periodicals indexes and a bibliography of Finnish history; these bibliographies are available as databases as well as in printed form and on microfiche. A working party on art libraries is looking into ways of widening bibliographical control of art literature. The publications themselves, and unpublished information, can be found in libraries and archives of several kinds, from the Library of Helsinki University to the libraries and archives of colleges of art and architecture, museums, and artists’ associations. Many of these organisations are active in gathering and publishing information. The Fine Arts Academy of Finland administers the Art Musum of the Ateneum, Finland’s national gallery, and maintains extensive collections of visual resources, exhibition catalogues, periodicals, and press clippings.

scholarly journals Together in the world! Postfoundationalism re-discovered in Ubuntu

2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Julian C. Muller
Keyword(s):  
Social Development ◽  
Practical Theology ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Major Research ◽  
Philosophical Concept ◽  
Interdisciplinary Practice ◽  
The World ◽  
African Context

This article investigates two questions: (1) What is the significance of a typical western philosophical concept like postfoundationalism for the African context? (2) Can Ubuntu be the key or the bridge between two seemingly distant philosophical worlds? I have been involved in two major research projects: firstly, the exploration of the postfoundationalist paradigm and the significance of it for practical theology; secondly, a study of Ubuntu and its value for human and social development in Africa.Intradisciplinary and/or interdisciplinary implications: This article is an ethnographic journey in which I revisit and reflect on those two projects and the link between them. The reflection focuses on four concepts: interdisciplinary practice, colonialism and whiteness, fiction and research, and holism.

scholarly journals Historical study of Architectural deeds of Muslims

Fahm-i-Islam ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 78-95
Author(s):  
ڈاکٹر محمد سعید شفیق
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Development ◽  
18Th Century ◽  
Fine Arts ◽  
Physical Development ◽  
Historical Study ◽  
The Past ◽  
The World ◽  
History Of ◽  
Islamic Science ◽  
Art And Architecture

The rise of Muslims is not only worthy example for the world among the countless features but it is also a good example of constructive as well as intellectual development. The glorious history of Islamic development of science and arts covers the early stages of Islam and lasts till the 18th century which is the longest period. The popularity of Islamic science and arts and discoveries are spread all over the world. Muslims not only gave first priority to the justice, education and learning during their reign but on other hand they also kept their attention on the intellectual and physical development, science and arts and awesome constructions, that is why in the past the development and progress of medicine and science is exemplary for the world, which is admitted by the experts of art and architecture. After the age of the Companions of Messenger of Allah Ummayyed constructed mosques in Kufa and Damascus, Bannu Abbas constructed Qurtaba’s mosque, bungalow of Khamra and Fatmi rulers built Mahdia and Qahra, which are the most significant and memorable deeds of fine arts. In this article the fantastic contribution of Muslims in the field of arts and architecture will be reviewed which will make it clear that this sector (Arts and Architecture) was also on track for growth and development like other sectors during the rules of Muslims and they performed such a feats in this field that even an advanced man of today is astonished by watching these feats.

Design for Multimedia Art and Engineering Education

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 14-35
Author(s):  
Joanna Krystyna Napieralska ◽  
Wladyslaw Kazimierz Skarbek ◽  
Jozef Wieslaw Modelski
Keyword(s):  
Fine Arts ◽  
Field Education ◽  
Efficient Tool ◽  
Electronic Textbooks ◽  
University Of Technology ◽  
Commercial Market ◽  
Multimedia Art ◽  
Multidisciplinary Team Training ◽  
The University ◽  
Web Platform

By developing a syllabus of The International Master's Degree in multiMEDIA – technology, design, and management we have found that the problem-oriented approach for syllabus definition appears to be an efficient tool to ensure the expected by the industry requirements for multimedia art and engineering curriculum. The idea of multidisciplinary team training run by the Warsaw institutions, namely, the University of Technology, Fryderyk Chopin University of Music and Academy of Fine Arts is to ensure cross-field education at the technologically and artistically competitive level and to form up the teams ready to function at the commercial market. The software tools used by designing the syllabus (Word -> mRST -> LaTex -> PDF) made the transition from the project descriptions (in Word) to the final syllabus document (in PDF), semiautomatic. Based on the themes extracted from the projects by a Python application the electronic textbooks have been written for TiddlyWiki5 web platform.

scholarly journals Perspektywy, możliwości i ograniczenia badań łączących psychologię i historię nad edukacją i wychowaniem dzieci i młodzieży u progu nowoczesności

2021 ◽  
pp. 31-49
Author(s):  
Aneta Bołdyrew ◽  
Paulina Pająk
Keyword(s):  
Developmental Psychology ◽  
Children And Youth ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Childhood And Adolescence ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Historical Perspectives ◽  
The Past ◽  
Interdisciplinary Approaches ◽  
New Perspective ◽  
Historical Methods

The past three decades have seen a heightened interest in integrating psychology and history in educational research. The aim of this article is to present interdisciplinary approaches combining psychological and historical perspectives in research on education and upbringing of children and youth on the eve of modernity. Using the examples of research projects that blend historical methods with Lifespan Developmental Psychology and Social Psychology, the authors analyse their possibilities and limitations. This article brings a new perspective to the studies on childhood and adolescence, with a special focus on people living in the Polish lands at the turn of the twentieth century.

Aesthetic sensibility and technical skills of an architect as a result of the fine arts learning—Curricula changes at the Faculty of Architecture, Silesian University of Technology in Gliwice

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 54-60
Author(s):  
Beata Kucharczyk Brusb ◽  
Beata Komara
Keyword(s):  
Engineering Design ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Fine Arts ◽  
Technical Skills ◽  
Good Practices ◽  
The Past ◽  
University Of Technology ◽  
Advanced Knowledge ◽  
Aesthetic Sensibility

The paper presents the consequences for the architectural profession resulting from the evolution of the process of fine arts teaching on the example of the changing curricula at the Faculty of Architecture, Silesian University of Technology. The curricula in arts subjects ranging from the 90s up till now will be analyzed. Conducted analysis of the changes lead to a number of conclusions about impoverishment of aesthetic sensitivity and artistic skills of students and contemporary graduates. Currently, students mostly use computer drawings because they have poor ability to create understandable freehand sketches. We postulate the return to the past, good practices, to increase the number of the fine arts teaching hours, seeking better links between engineering design and artistic as well. It is principle that the use of new technologies workshop (including a PC) must go hand in hand with advanced knowledge about art solutions in every architectural project.Keywords: Fine arts teaching programmes, handwritten sketches, architecture student’s aesthetic sensitivity.

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