Painterly focused Chinese ink animation: Seeing through the cultural lens of the Xiang system

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 141-164
Author(s):  
Chen Chen
Keyword(s):  
Production Process ◽  
Chinese Literature ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Digital Age ◽  
Creative Strategy ◽  
Literature And Philosophy ◽  
Digital Painting ◽  
Award Winning ◽  
The 1950S

Chinese ink animation has won worldwide respect for its ethereal and refined approach to ink painting. From the 1950s to 1980s, the Shanghai Animation Film Studio produced a number of award-winning ink animations. These animations share a unique traditional Chinese aesthetic based on Chinese literature and philosophy. However, the complex and long hand-made production process is one of the factors that caused the decline of Chinese ink animation following the 1980s. Since the millennium, three-dimensional ink modelling and digital painting technology have contributed to the revival of Chinese ink animation. This article summarizes the development of the production process of Chinese ink animation, together with its artistic features in both the analogue and digital age. Theoretically, this article focuses on a Chinese poetic framework, ‘the Xiang system’, as both a creative strategy for producing Chinese ink animation and an analytical lens to critique it.

NEWLY EXCAVATED TEXTS IN THE DIGITAL AGE: REFLECTIONS ON NEW RESOURCES

Early China ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 37 ◽  
pp. 551-565 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lee-moi Pham ◽  
Kuan-yun Huang
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Chinese Literature ◽  
Digital Age ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Digital Resources ◽  
Graphic Form ◽  
Literature And Philosophy ◽  
Web Forum ◽  
The Web

AbstractBased on a special issue entitled “Newly Excavated Texts in the Digital Age,” volume 21.2 (June 2011) of the Newsletter of the Institute of Chinese Literature and Philosophy, Academia Sinica (Zhongyang yanjiu yuan Zhongguo wen zhe yanjiu suo tongxun 中央研究院中國文哲研究所通訊), this article reflects on the various digital resources now being developed at institutions in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and elsewhere, looking, in turn, at topics related to the graphic form of characters, the relation between character and word, and the question of context. In addition, the article considers the web forum, a platform of research and discussion that is increasingly becoming a part of scholarly exchange.

scholarly journals THREE DIMENSIONAL MOVABLE BOOKS FOR CHILDREN

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 179-184
Author(s):  
Ali KILIÇ
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Development ◽  
Production Process ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Educational Materials ◽  
Media Arts ◽  
Children And Parents ◽  
Paper Engineering ◽  
Interdisciplinary Study ◽  
Design And Production

Three dimensional (3D) “pop-ups” are multisensory books appealing to audio, visual and tactile experiences of readers. They bring children and parents together and positively contribute to the educational and cognitive development of children. The design and production process of pop-ups plays an important role in the efficiency of this contribution. The increasing number and demand towards these books in recent years necessitates an interdisciplinary study from the perspective of visual and media arts, related engineering fields (such as paper engineering) and publishing technologies. Pop-up books are also regarded as educational materials, therefore constituting an interesting subject for pedagogy.

“From Postcolonial Literature to World Literature”

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 467-487
Author(s):  
Kuei-fen Chiu
Keyword(s):  
World Literature ◽  
Documentary Film ◽  
Chinese Literature ◽  
Japanese Literature ◽  
Postcolonial Literature ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Mainland Chinese ◽  
Avant Garde ◽  
Literary Historiography ◽  
Award Winning

Abstract Starting with an analysis of the award-winning literary documentary Le Moulin, this paper argues that the film’s reconstruction of Le Moulin Poetry Society in colonial Taiwan suggests world literature as an alternative framework for studying Taiwan literature within cross-cultural contexts. Taiwan literature has been predominantly studied as “postcolonial literature” vis-à-vis Japanese literature and, more recently, “Sinophone literature” in relation to mainland Chinese literature. Instead of deliberating on the subjugated position of Taiwan literature in relation to dominant literatures, the documentary film celebrates the avant-garde experimentation by Le Moulin Poetry Society and underscores the connection of Taiwan literature to world literature through the mediation of Japanese writers. Its employment of what can be called “performative historiography” to fulfill this task raises significant questions about the reinvention of literature, literary canonization, and literary historiography in a new age.

Development of a process for the manufacturing of SU-8 100 for the use in cell culture

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 349-360
Author(s):  
Grit Blume ◽  
Gabriela Mielke ◽  
Jessica Kohnert ◽  
Ralf Pörtner ◽  
Khiem H Trieu
Keyword(s):  
Cell Culture ◽  
Cell Growth ◽  
Production Process ◽  
Biological Effects ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Neutral Red ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Online Measurements ◽  
Cell Growth And Viability ◽  
Negative Tone

SU-8 100 is a negative-tone photoresist which is used for the manufacturing of structures with high thickness and aspect ratio. The use of SU-8 100 systems in cell culture is difficult due to its cytotoxicity resulting from leachables. In this article, the production process of non-cytotoxic SU-8 100 foils is described. The aim is to create a polymer scaffold with integrated sensors in order to enable online measurements of cell growth and viability within a three-dimensional cell culture. This scaffold could be a useful tool for testing biological effects of pharmaceutical substances. Therefore, the scaffold material must not have a negative influence on the cell growth and viability. Among the biocompatibility tests described in DIN EN ISO 10993-5, the neutral red uptake method was chosen to evaluate the cytotoxicity of polymer foils. The production process of SU-8 100 was altered in such a way that non-cytotoxic SU-8 100 foils can be manufactured.

scholarly journals Os devaneios filosóficos de Hilda Hilst: o caso do poema XVI de Balada de Alzira / Hilda Hilst’s Philosophical Reveries: The Case of the Poem XVI from Balada de Alzira

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 214
Author(s):  
Victor André Pinheiro Cantuário
Keyword(s):  
Western Philosophy ◽  
First Principle ◽  
Literary Production ◽  
Ancient Greek ◽  
Literature And Philosophy ◽  
The 1950S ◽  
Philosophical Questions

Resumo: O objetivo deste artigo é demonstrar a presença de elementos filosóficos nos poemas de Hilda Hilst, principalmente naqueles publicados nos livros da década de 1950. Nos poemas contidos nessas obras, a escritora paulista tratou de questões estritamente filosóficas e que identificariam sua produção literária, como o amor, o sagrado, a busca pelo princípio gerador dos primeiros filósofos gregos, o ideal platônico, a morte, o drama da existência, os limites e usos da linguagem, entre outros. Como representativo do que se pretende comprovar, selecionou-se o poema XVI de Balada de Alzira (1951) para análise e discussão, de modo a se tornar evidente a relação entre ambos os campos, literário e filosófico, e se comprovar que nas obras de juventude, Hilda Hilst, caminhando para a maturidade de sua escrita e estilo poéticos, propôs exercícios de pensamento e reflexões profundamente filosóficos.Palavras-chave: Hilda Hilst; Balada de Alzira; Poesia brasileira contemporânea; Filosofia ocidental.Abstract: The objective of this paper is to show the presence of philosophical issues in Hilda Hilst’s poems, mainly in those published in the books of the 1950s. In those poems, the Paulista writer discussed strictly philosophical questions that would identify her literary production as love, the sacred, the searching for the first principle of the Ancient Greek philosophers, the platonic ideal, death and the drama of existence, the limits and uses of language, and so on. As representative of what has been intended to do, it was selected the poem XVI, from Balada de Alzira (1951) to analyze and comment, to be evident the relation between both the fields of literature and philosophy, and to demonstrate that in those early works, Hilda Hilst, wanting to achieve the maturity of her writing and poetical styles, has written poems in which are evident exercises of thinking and deeply philosophical reflections.Keywords: Hilda Hilst; Balada de Alzira; Contemporary Brazilian Poetry; Western Philosophy.

scholarly journals TUTANKHAMEN’S TWO TOMBS: REPLICA CREATION AND THE PRESERVATION OF OUR CULTURAL HERITAGE IN THE DIGITAL AGE

2019 ◽  
Vol XLII-2/W11 ◽  
pp. 1145-1150 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Wong ◽  
M. Santana Quintero
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Digital Technology ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Digital Age ◽  
The Other ◽  
Wall Paintings ◽  
3D Technology ◽  
Digital Revolution ◽  
Heritage Site ◽  
A Site

<p><strong>Abstract.</strong> There are two tombs of Tutankhamen both located in Luxor, Egypt: one in the Valley of the Kings, excavated into the Theban bedrock and decorated with wall paintings, dating from 1323 BCE; the other, installed 3 km away, opened in April 2014 and is considered to be an ‘exact facsimile’ of the original tomb. Tutankhamen’s tomb is just one example of a cultural heritage site that has been replicated. This list is steadily growing as replicas are finding renewed favour fuelled by technological advancements in three-dimensional recording, capture and fabrication which has enabled the production of highly accurate replicas in both physical and virtual form. Comparisons drawn between the two tombs of Tutankhamen—the original and the replica—aim to highlight the differing approaches of parallel preservation projects and intends to prompt questions surrounding the commissioning and use of replicas in the cultural heritage field and the growing role that 3D digital technology is playing in the preservation/conservation sector. Sites and cultural heritage organization are scrambling to be part of the 3D digital revolution. But, has the transition to 3D and the revival in replicas happened too quickly and at the expense of a site’s other conservation needs? Is technology being used in the service of conservation and preservation or is it the other way around? How can those working with heritage balance the benefit of 3D technology with the overall conservation needs for a site? Using the example of Tutankhamen’s two tombs this paper aims to provoke discussion on these topics.</p>

scholarly journals Sukaq and the Raven by R. Goose & K. McCluskey

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lorisia MacLeod
Keyword(s):  
Elementary Students ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Sherlock Holmes ◽  
Young Readers ◽  
Full Page ◽  
Award Winning ◽  
The World ◽  
College Library

Goose, Roy & McCluskey, Kerry. Sukaq and the Raven. Illustrated by Soyeon Kim. Inhabit Media, 2017. Inhabit Media is a quality publisher and Sukaq and the Raven matches their usual exemplary quality of story and imagery. The story is a traditional legend from Inuit storyteller Roy Goose illustrated using Kim’s beautiful three-dimensional dioramas. This wondrous illustration style previously earned Kim the Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Illustrator’s Award for her work You Are Stardust and it is easy to see how her artwork is award-winning. The depth created by the illustrations perfectly complements the story which follows Sukaq as he falls into his favourite bedtime story—how the raven created the world. As with many of Inhabit Media’s works, this story is distinctly Inuit while remaining understandable to everyone which makes it extremely useful in classrooms and libraries. The audience for this piece could range from pre-reading children to later elementary students as the full-page illustrations provide enough interest to any reader. Most young readers will need a reading buddy due to the amount of text and the complexity of some words. Artistically-minded readers may be intrigued by the three-dimensional diorama illustration style though educators or librarians may find this story to be a great introduction to a craft program involving dioramas. Parents may also find this story works well as a bedtime story due to the flow and lack of interrupting onomatopoeias (boom, beep, etc.). I highly recommend this book given how the illustrations and story combine to create a book that is pleasing to readers of many ages. Highly recommended: 4 stars out of 4 Reviewer: Lorisia MacLeod Lorisia MacLeod is an Instruction Librarian at NorQuest College Library and a proud member of the James Smith Cree Nation. When not working on indigenization or diversity in librarianship, Lorisia enjoys reading almost any variation of Sherlock Holmes, comics, or travelling.

scholarly journals Proses Produksi Iklan Radio di LPP Radio Republik Indonesia Palu

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 65
Author(s):  
Dyah Fitria Kartika Sari ◽  
Achmad Herman ◽  
Sitti Murni Kaddi
Keyword(s):  
Production Process ◽  
System Design ◽  
Scientific Development ◽  
Strategy Formulation ◽  
Creative Strategy ◽  
Inhibiting Factors ◽  
Research Involvement ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
One Year ◽  
Broadcast Programs

This study aimed to determine types of advertising which is produced in LPP RRI Palu and its production process as well as determine supporting and inhibiting factors of   radio advertising production process. The methodology used Action Research based on model characteristics, organizational structure and development goals, system design or scientific development and form of research involvement. The results showed that advertisement was produced in LPP RRI Palu was ad lib, ad spot, and sponsor program. Ad lib production process that was initial briefing, editing script, and broadcast. Ad spot was the initial briefing, creative strategy formulation, drafting, implementation, production of finished advertisement, and evaluation. While ad sponsors program was collaboration of ad spots and ad lib that aired alternately during one program of the event took place. Percentage for ad lib 50% and spot ads 50% per time of ad broadcast. Whereas the program sponsor's only has one or two even in one year there was no broadcast sponsor program. Overall ad impressions per day account for 15% of all broadcast programs.

scholarly journals Reconstrucción virtual 3D del coro del Convento de Santa Clara de Toro (Zamora): la recuperación de un ámbito medieval de devoción femenina mediante el registro fotogramétrico y técnicas de renderización

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (15) ◽  
pp. 123
Author(s):  
Fernando Gutiérrez Baños ◽  
Francisco M. Morillo Rodríguez ◽  
Jesús I. San José Alonso ◽  
Juan José Fernández Martín
Keyword(s):  
3D Reconstruction ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Wall Paintings ◽  
Historical Sources ◽  
Close Inspection ◽  
San Sebastian ◽  
The 1950S ◽  
The Church ◽  
Rendering Techniques

<p>The Convent of Santa Clara in Toro (Zamora) was founded in the mid-13<sup>th</sup> century. After destruction during the Castilian civil struggles of the last years of this century, its fabric was rebuilt and it was inhabited again by the Clarissan nuns, who still occupy it.  Its architecture corresponds for the most part to its early-14<sup>th</sup> century rebuilding, even though it is concealed by works carried out from the 16<sup>th</sup> to the 18<sup>th</sup> centuries, so that it is apparently a Baroque complex.  In the 1950s, in the choir of this Medieval hidden structure, a set of wall paintings of the mid-14thcentury was brought to light (one of the most important set of wall paintings of the early Gothic period ever found in Castile), but they were immediately detached from the walls and sold. It was only after a combination of circumstances that they came back to Toro to be installed in another building, the church of San Sebastián de los Caballeros, transformed into a museum. As a consequence of all these operations, the arrangement and sense of these wall paintings was lost. The virtual three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction, based on a deep analysis and criticism of historical sources and on a close inspection and photogrammetric recording of the original room once occupied by the wall paintings, enables us to place them back in their original context through the use of rendering techniques, so recovering one of the most exciting spaces of female devotion of the Castilian 14thcentury.</p>

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