Art Embodies A-Life: The VIDA Competition

Leonardo ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nell Tenhaaf
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Life ◽  
International Competition ◽  
Art World ◽  
Selection Of

Artificial Life artworks hold a unique place in the art world, one that has been largely mapped by the VIDA international competition through its annual recognition of outstanding works based on A-Life. Works that have received awards since the VIDA competition began in 1999 (25 prize-winning artworks and 56 honorary mentions) have gained viewer appreciation and popularity at the same level as any other kind of art. Yet these works define a territory of their own, delineated here through characteristics of A-Life art that arise from both the artist's studio and the research lab and that mark the 25 awarded artworks. Following this article, the Leonardo VIDA Gallery presents a selection of eight prize-winning works that show the breadth of the competition to date; each is discussed here.

Arts Nonprofits—Associations and Agencies: A Literature Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-63
Author(s):  
Robert A. Stebbins
Keyword(s):  
Social World ◽  
Fine Art ◽  
Art World ◽  
Artistic Development ◽  
Public Benefits ◽  
The Arts ◽  
Or Groups ◽  
Dance Clubs ◽  
Financial Base ◽  
Selection Of

AbstractAn association is “a relatively formally structured nonprofit group that depends mainly on volunteer members for participation and activity and that primarily seeks member benefits, even if it may also seek some public benefits” (Smith, Stebbins, & Dover, 2006, p. 23). The arts that give birth to these organizations can be classified as either fine art or entertainment art. Every art association is embedded each in its own art world and its own social world. Members of these association are mostly amateurs or hobbyists in their art.Publications on arts-related amateur, hobbyist, professional, and mixed-member associations are reviewed. Their prime mission is to foster, present, and sometimes chronicle the art that its members prize. Many of these works report on the structure of the associations as well as on the recruitment, artistic development, deployment of artists, dissemination of their art, and retention of their members. Also reviewed is a selection of publications bearing on what could be called “arts consumption clubs,” or groups such as book clubs, dance clubs, and jazz clubs established to generate interest in a given art. Some of the publications reviewed center on associational management, use of volunteers, and financial base of the group.

scholarly journals حركة العودة إلى المسج د في الموسيقى التصويرية الأصلية لفيلم خمس زوايا المساجد

Jurnal CMES ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Nur Hidayah
Keyword(s):  
Legal Status ◽  
Islamic Law ◽  
Religious Art ◽  
Art World ◽  
Islamic Art ◽  
Philosophical Approach ◽  
Social Responses ◽  
Art Objects ◽  
Religious Understanding ◽  
Selection Of

This article discusses the concept of Islamic aesthetics, which is the view of art and beauty according to Ismail Raji Al Faruqi and Seyyed Hossein Nasr, the representation of the two intellectual figures is seen as representing a pattern of religious understanding, especially with regard to the perspective of art objects in Islam. The aim is to explain descriptively the comparative views of the two modern Islamic thinkers and examine how Muslims respond to their thoughts in the Islamic art world today. furthermore, the article explain conceptually how religious art thought is believed and chosen as a basis in determining the direction and expression of art in the socio-cultural space. The method used in this study is descriptive qualitative analytic, with a religious philosophical approach to Islam, while data collection techniques are carried out through qualitatively described literature. The results show that aesthetics built on Sufistic conception and spiritual appreciation so distinctively in it’s paradigm. The Sufistic paradigm emphasizes how art encourages one's psyche without debating legal status, while monotheistic aesthetics built on the basis of dogmatism and belief in the faith underlines the exoteric level, the foundations that are considered permissible or not may not legally Islamic law. Community social responses and the selection of aesthetic views are sectarian in accordance with their religious beliefs.

scholarly journals Battlefield of global ranking: How do power rivalries shape soft power index building?

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 179-202 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chang Zhang ◽  
Ruiqin Wu
Keyword(s):  
Soft Power ◽  
Power Index ◽  
Cultural Diplomacy ◽  
International Competition ◽  
Power Measurement ◽  
Political Values ◽  
National Image ◽  
Development Models ◽  
Index Building ◽  
Selection Of

International competition over soft power has largely transformed from image promotion and cultural diplomacy to benchmark setting. Benchmarks breed discourses and discourses embody power. The article argues that the soft power index building has turned into a battlefield where different values, norms and development models struggle for legitimacy through quasi-scientific validations. By critically examining the methods employed by two soft power indexes, Portland Soft Power 30 Index and China National Image Global Survey, this article unpacks the mechanisms by which institutions from western and emerging (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS)) states embed political values, interests and agendas in the selection of data, indicators and treatments of data. The article finds that while the soft power indexes originating from Western organizations largely normalized liberal values and the current international hierarchy, the Chinese national image survey provides a more self-reflective approach to soft power measurement.

scholarly journals ESTETIKA SUFISTIK DAN ESTETIKA TAUHIDIK: PERSPEKTIF FILOSOFIS KOMPARATIF

Jurnal CMES ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 80
Author(s):  
Muh Farkhan M
Keyword(s):  
Legal Status ◽  
Islamic Law ◽  
Religious Art ◽  
Art World ◽  
Islamic Art ◽  
Philosophical Approach ◽  
Art Objects ◽  
The Social ◽  
Religious Understanding ◽  
Selection Of

<p>This article discusses the concept of Islamic aesthetics, which is the view of art and beauty according to Ismail Raji Al Faruqi and Seyyed Hossein Nasr, the representation of the two intellectual figures is seen as representing a pattern of religious understanding, especially with regard to the perspective of art objects in Islam. The aim is to explain descriptively the comparative views of the two modern Islamic thinkers and examine how Muslims respond to their thoughts in the Islamic art world today. furthermore, the article explain conceptually how religious art thought is believed and chosen as a basis in determining the direction and expression of art in the socio-cultural space. The method used in this study is descriptive qualitative analytic, with a religious philosophical approach to Islam, while data collection techniques are carried out through literature that is described qualitatively. The results show that aesthetics built on Sufistic conception and spiritual appreciation so distinctively in it’s paradigm. The Sufistic paradigm emphasize how art is able to strengthen one's psyche without debating legal status, while monotheistic aesthetics built on the basis of the legal text and dogmatism emphasize the exoteric level as legally considered by Islamic Islamic law. Thus the social responsibility and the selection of aesthetic views are sectarian in accordance with their religious beliefs.</p>

scholarly journals The richness and beauty of the Russian language as the main advantage of Teachers of Russian literature abroad

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 163-168
Author(s):  
A.V. Shmeleva
Keyword(s):  
Final Stage ◽  
Russian Literature ◽  
Russian Language ◽  
International Competition ◽  
Commonwealth Of Independent States ◽  
The Third ◽  
Language And Literature ◽  
Independent States ◽  
The Russian Language ◽  
Selection Of

This article assesses the third international competition "The best teacher of Russian literature abroad". The competition involved the teachers of Russian language and literature from a variety of countries - The Commonwealth of Independent States, Baltic States, Europe, Asia, USA and Africa. At the final stage, which was held in Moscow, past competitive selection of teachers shared their techniques and revealed features of its implementation.

scholarly journals THE CONCEPT OF INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION ACTIVITIES OF THE NATIONAL CENTER “JUNIOR ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF UKRAINE”

2020 ◽  
pp. 76-88
Author(s):  
N. I. Polikhun ◽  
N. T. Mosyakina ◽  
K. H. Postova
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
International Standards ◽  
International Competition ◽  
Gifted Children ◽  
School Students ◽  
Science And Engineering ◽  
Science Fairs ◽  
High Level ◽  
Academy Of Sciences ◽  
Selection Of

The Concept of international competition activities of the National Center “Junior academy of sciences of Ukraine” is presented. It is aimed at developing a system of selection, evaluation and training of Ukrainian students for their successful participation in international science fairs and other science and engineering competitions. In developing the Concept presented here (which can be considered a draft open for discussion and possible amendments), the authors used the international standards and their own experience in their participation in and organization of participation of Ukrainian students in national and international science fairs and other science and engineering competitions. The key provisions of the Concept are discussed, as well as its main components and aspects, such as: selection of international competitions for participation; national science fairs and other competitions and feeding fairs for international competitions; judging at the national competitions; evaluation of projects and selection of participants for the international level; national institutional coordination; the pre-competition training process for Ukrainian students, etc. The provisions of the Concepts form the basis for development of efficient educational programs for competitive selection, planning and implementation of various activities that will promote high-level achievements of gifted children and youth of Ukraine at the international/global level. Specific recommendations, rules and procedures for organizing participation of Ukrainian high school students in international science and engineering fairs and other competitions are outlined.

Rembrandt. The Painter Thinking

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ernst Wetering ◽  
Carin Nes ◽  
Wardy Poelstra
Keyword(s):  
Seventeenth Century ◽  
Contemporary Art ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Early Age ◽  
Art World ◽  
Stylistic Evolution ◽  
Dutch Golden Age ◽  
Systematic Exploration ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Selection Of

Even during the artist's lifetime, contemporary art lovers considered Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669) to be an exceptional artist. In this revelatory sequel to the acclaimed Rembrandt: The Painter at Work, renowned Rembrandt authority Ernst van de Wetering investigates the painter's considerations that determined the striking changes in his development from an early age onwards. This gorgeously illustrated book explores how Rembrandt achieved mastery by systematic exploration of the 'foundations of the art of painting'. According to written sources from the seventeenth century, which were largely misinterpreted until now, these 'foundations' were considered essential at that time. From his first endeavours in painting, Rembrandt embarked on a journey past these foundations, thus becoming the 'pittore famoso', whom Count Cosimo the Medici visited at the end of his life. Rembrandt never stopped searching for solutions to the pictorial problems that confronted him; this led over time to radical changes that cannot simply be attributed to stylistic evolution or natural development. In a quest as rigorous and novel as the artist's, Van de Wetering reveals how Rembrandt became the revolutionary painter that would continue to fascinate the art world. This ground breaking exploration reconstructs Rembrandt's theories and methods, shedding new light both on the artist's exceptional accomplishments and on the theory and practice of painting in the Dutch Golden Age. Everyone who is interested in the art of painting should read this phenomenal book, because it was written with incredible knowledge and experience on the subject. It shows in a clear and simple way how Rembrandt worked and the things he had to take into account. At the same time it offers a fantastic sample of Rembrandt's life's work, thanks to the well-chosen selection of illustrations. David Rijser, NRC Handelsblad

Of other spaces: ‘Punk art’ and its wider contexts

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 499-518
Author(s):  
Rebecca Binns
Keyword(s):  
Lived Experience ◽  
Artistic Expression ◽  
Art World ◽  
Work Practices ◽  
Professional Work ◽  
Art And Design ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Contemporary Artists

This article explores the connection between punk culture and artistic expression, drawing on a series of interviews with contemporary artists and designers who reflect the notion of ‘punk art’ and featuring their work to show how this continues to thrive in an independent context through music graphics, fanzines, comics, posters and flyers, professional work practices, such as tattoo design, and the art world. It outlines the prominent, established names in punk art and design before looking beyond it to a selection of people whose lived experience of punk is reflected in their work. This article draws out what connection, if any, there is between punk politics, values and ideals and various forms of artistic expression, while issues of high vs. low, commercial vs. DIY and collaborative vs. individualistic forms of practice provide recurrent themes throughout.

Cognitive gadgets and cognitive priors

2019 ◽  
Vol 42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gian Domenico Iannetti ◽  
Giorgio Vallortigara
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Neuroscience ◽  
Selection Of

Abstract Some of the foundations of Heyes’ radical reasoning seem to be based on a fractional selection of available evidence. Using an ethological perspective, we argue against Heyes’ rapid dismissal of innate cognitive instincts. Heyes’ use of fMRI studies of literacy to claim that culture assembles pieces of mental technology seems an example of incorrect reverse inferences and overlap theories pervasive in cognitive neuroscience.

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