scholarly journals C. Orff. stage cantata «Carmina Burana»: grotesque as a means of creating an artistic image of the Fried Swan

2021 ◽  
pp. 267-272
Author(s):  
Mykhailo Tyshchenko
Keyword(s):  
Middle Ages ◽  
Fine Arts ◽  
Art Nouveau ◽  
Folk Culture ◽  
Carmina Burana ◽  
Characteristic Features ◽  
Carl Orff ◽  
Artistic Image ◽  
The Middle Ages ◽  
The Grotesque

The purpose of the article is to analyze the image of the Fried Swan from the stage cantata of Carl Orff "Carmina Burana" through the category of grotesque - the worldview principle in the culture of the Middle Ages and one of the leading types of artistic imagery in art nouveau. The paper reviews literary and musicological research on the grotesque as an aesthetic category and its application as a method of revealing the artistic image. What is being analyzed: the aesthetics of vagrant poetry, which is the basis of the libretto of Karl Orff's stage cantata; traditions of interpretation of the image of a swan in mythology, folk culture, folklore of different peoples of Europe, Christianity, literature of the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and the New Age, in particular in Romanticism, as well as in the fine arts; features of Latin poetry in general and "Swan Song" from the poetry of vagrants in particular; application of alliteration; a variant of translation into Ukrainian is provided, which is intended for a more accurate understanding of the essence of the image, reveals its new facets and is addressed to the performers of the Fried Swan part in the preparatory period of work on the image, as well as listeners. The image of the Fried Swan is the embodiment of "grotesque realism" (A. Gurevich) of the Middle Ages. The methodology is based on the application of a holistic musicological analysis, which includes philosophical-aesthetic, literary-linguistic and musical-theoretical levels. The scientific novelty of the work lies in the application of the grotesque as a philosophical and aesthetic category for studying, in particular, one of the most original images of K. Orff's work and the concept of modern musical theater in general. Therefore, the artistic and aesthetic interpretation of the figurative sphere of the cantata is considered relevant, and this work is the first such attempt in Ukrainian musicology. Conclusions. The image of the Fried Swan embodies the grotesque, in which the high and the low, the believable and the unreal, the tragic and the comic, coexist. It reflects the mentality of the Middle Ages as a unity of antinomies and at the same time possesses the characteristic features of the culture of art nouveau, where the grotesque is a typical tool for perceiving reality. The image of the Fried Swan can be considered as a kind of "key" for understanding two "artistic mentality" at once - of the Middle Ages and of the Art Nouveau.

scholarly journals Transgressive consciousness as cultural and historical phenomenon

2017 ◽  
pp. 57-6o
Author(s):  
A. V. Timoshevskiy ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Middle Ages ◽  
Francois Rabelais ◽  
Folk Culture ◽  
Historical Phenomenon ◽  
The Middle Ages

The concept of the ultimate bases of culture is investigated. Specifi cs of transgressive consciousness as a cultural and historical phenomenon are revealed. The inadequacy of the reduction of the transgressive experience to the act of transgression is substantiated. The integrating functions of the transgressive consciousness are shown on the actual and theoretical material contained in M. Bakhtin’s study «The Creativity of Francois Rabelais and the Folk Culture of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance».

Paul Kersten. The Bookbinder’s Role in the Development of Decorative Paper

2017 ◽  
Vol 62 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 41-46
Author(s):  
Helma Schaefer
Keyword(s):  
19Th Century ◽  
Middle Ages ◽  
Mass Production ◽  
Art Nouveau ◽  
Paper Production ◽  
Art Deco ◽  
Poor State ◽  
The Poor ◽  
The 19Th Century ◽  
The Middle Ages

In her article, the author discusses the merits of the German craft bookbinder Paul Kersten (1865-1943) in the development of modern decorative papers as an expression of artistic individuality in the field of applied arts. From the Middle Ages, decorative paper had been used in decoration and bookbinding. Bookbinding workshops had traditionally made starched marbled paper. The interest of Paul Kersten, coming from a bookbinding family, in these papers had already dated from his youth. During his travels abroad, he was aware of the poor state of the bookbinding craft, which was affected by the mass production of books and book bindings as well as the industrialisation of paper production at the end of the 19th century. Kersten helped to introduce Art Nouveau into the design of German bookbinding and the methods of the modern production of decorative papers. At first, he worked as a manager in German paper manufactures and then as a teacher of bookbinding. His work was later oriented towards Symbolic Expressionism and he also tried to cope with the style of Art Deco.

scholarly journals HISTORICAL GEOGRAPHY OF THE KHOREZM REGION IN THE WORK OF ABU AL-FIDA “TAQWIM AL-BULDAN”

THE BULLETIN ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (387) ◽  
pp. 312-318
Author(s):  
U. D. Zhuzbayeva ◽  
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B. Sh. Batyrkhan ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Central Asia ◽  
Middle Ages ◽  
Urban Culture ◽  
Historical Geography ◽  
Irrigation System ◽  
Fine Arts ◽  
Physical Geography ◽  
Scientific Heritage ◽  
Comprehensive Study ◽  
The Middle Ages

The aim of the article is the historical geography of Khorezm, as well as a comprehensive study of the interaction of society and nature in the region and, in part, the adjacent territories.The article analyzes the historical and geographical data of the Khorezm region in the work of Abu al-Fida “Taqwim al-Buldan” during the Middle Ages, which are known from written sources.The article is also based on the materials of archaeological research and information from the works of other scientists of the Abu al-Fida era.A comprehensive study of the geography and social characteristics of the cities of the Khorezm region confirms information about a high civilization that arose in Central Asia at the junction of sedentary and nomadic traditions, its urban culture influenced the formation of modern states.The author, referring to the written sources of medieval researchers, describes the architecture of cities, geographical coordinates, nature and climate, arts and crafts, science and education, peculiarities of the population, etc. The study examined the main cities of Khorezm, such as: Kurkandzh, Dzhurdzhaniya, Kas, Zamakhshar, Khazarosb, Dar'an, Farabr and others.The article also analyzes such issues as the methods of using water resources and the development of the irrigation system in the Middle Ages Khorezm. Khorezm, whose territory since ancient times was formed at the crossroads of various historical events. He played a huge role in the formation of the Central Asian state as a whole. It is clear that the urban culture of medieval Khorezm influenced the modern traditions of the region. The work of Abul-Fida "Takim al-Buldan" is an important scientific heritage for the formation of the historical physical geography, economic and social geography of Khorezm. At the time of Abul-Fida, Khorezm was a rich and cultural region with developed agriculture, crafts and trade. The cities of the Khorezm region were formed along the rivers. Because they were important to the economy and life. Outside the cities, fortifications were built from high walls. Trade relations with neighboring countries have developed. Khorezm played an important role in the economy of Maurennahr, through which one of the northern branches of the Great Silk Road passed. The heritage of Khorezm architecture as a whole is known for its unique architectural monuments in the history of Central Asia, as well as for the great contribution of Khorezm architects to the construction and fine arts of Central Asia, which subsequently preserved and contributed to the development of architecture. Archaeological excavations confirm that the Khorezmians were engaged not only in trade and agriculture, but also in science. The Khorezmians mastered astronomy and mathematics. They invented angle measuring devices and used them in scientific research. Astronomy and many natural sciences developed in Ancient Khorezm.

scholarly journals Europe as the "other" of Russian historiosophical consciousness: from the middle ages to modernity

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
D. V. Semikopov ◽  
A. A. Zakhriapin
Keyword(s):  
National Identity ◽  
Middle Ages ◽  
Western Europe ◽  
The Other ◽  
Philosophical Analysis ◽  
Folk Culture ◽  
Russian Orthodox Church ◽  
National Education ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Middle Ages

Introduction. The paper reviews the phenomenon of perception of Western Europe as the "other" in Russian intellectual tradition. The purpose of this survey is to analyze and identify the features of Russian historiosophical consciousness in the transition of Russian civilization from the middle ages to modernity in the context of the idea of perceiving Europe as the "other".Materials and Methods. The main material of the paper is a monograph by Nizhny Novgorod researches «The problem of correlation of panhuman and national in the history of Russian thought». In addition, the material of the research is the works and articles by Russians and foreign authors focus on the subject under consideration. The article used the following methods: historical-philosophical analysis, interpretation, comparison and generalization.Results. In the medieval period the main consolidating power of society was religion, which identified the «other» as the Catholic of Western Europe. During the reign of Emperor Nicholas I, the «other» is still the same West, but the revolutionary West with its slogan «Liberty, equality, fraternity». The minister of national education – the earl S.S. Uvarov, in turn, proposed the following triad – «Orthodoxy, autocracy, nationality». Formation of the Russian nationality was under intense pressure from the West (the «other» of Russian civilization) during this period. The split of the Russian Orthodox Church (Raskol) in XVII century led to destruction of the Orthodox unity. The Orthodoxy was the source of sacralisation of monarchial power. However, the autocracy, having dealt a blow tothe Orthodoxy, set a course for the Western absolutism. Certain social circles, keeping up old traditions of the Orthodoxy, perceived the political authority as the «other». This led not only to the religion split (Orthodoxy), but also to the split in nationality. A pro-Western elite is being formed and, having lost its connection with Orthodoxy and traditional folk culture, it finds itself in the desert of its own historical identity. As a result, historiosophical projects, created by government and intelligentsia, caused an additional split, being unable to restore the lost unity.Discussion and Conclusions. The authors of the research managed to make systematic and detailed historical-philosophical analysis of sources and literature on this topic. The paper presents the main concepts that explain the phenomenon of Russian national identity. This makes it possible to consider and evaluate the key ideas of Russian thinkers. As a result, the authors of the research managed to make comprehensive and systematic historical-philosophical analysis of the development of the idea of Russian national identity through the prism of the concept of perception of Western Europe as the «other» of Russia.

Nature, Reason, and Light in Vision—Aus dem Leben der Hildegard von Bingen

2020 ◽  
pp. 467-483
Author(s):  
Jennifer Bain
Keyword(s):  
Middle Ages ◽  
Role Model ◽  
Medical Practitioner ◽  
Central Position ◽  
Sound Design ◽  
Hildegard Von Bingen ◽  
Female Composer ◽  
The Middle Ages ◽  
The Grotesque

Historical understandings of Hildegard (1098–1179) occupy a central position in the recent revival of the Middle Ages. Viewed as a protofeminist and the first documented female composer, Hildegard is often used as a role model in contemporary times. Through an examination of Margarethe von Trotta’s film Vision, this essay uncovers another image of Hildegard, as an enlightened thinker, deeply invested in the acquisition of knowledge, and as a scientific medical practitioner who abhors the idea of the mortification of the flesh. Using iconic sounds and musical references, the sound design for von Trotta’s film strongly supports this image. In acoustic, as well as in visual and narrative terms, the film epitomizes the contrast between the grotesque and the romantic that is so important to our reception of the Middle Ages.

scholarly journals Features of the Socio-Political and Theoretical Foundations of the Philosophical Understanding of Law from the Middle Ages to the Present

wisdom ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 204-216
Author(s):  
Volodymyr ORTYNSKYI ◽  
Stepan SLYVKA ◽  
Nadiya SCOTNA ◽  
Oksana LEVYTSKA ◽  
Ivanna SHCHERBAI
Keyword(s):  
Middle Ages ◽  
Scientific Article ◽  
Philosophy Of Law ◽  
Modern Times ◽  
The Enlightenment ◽  
The Law ◽  
Characteristic Features ◽  
Main Ideas ◽  
Philosophical Understanding ◽  
The Middle Ages

The article aims to study the genesis of the philosophical understanding of the law, from the Middle Ages to modern times. The reason for choosing such a significant period of time is that the purpose of the article is to trace the dynamics of understanding the philosophy of law. The methodological basis of this scientific article was formed by the most important approaches, methods and principles of historical research. A study was carried out on the genesis of philosophical understanding of the law, from the Middle Ages to modern times. The understanding of the philosophy of law in different eras of time was considered. In addition, the understanding of the philosophy of law during the Renaissance was examined in detail. The main ideas of law in the philosophical spins of the thinkers of the Enlightenment are considered. The characteristic features of the modern philosophy of law are determined.

scholarly journals Japanese Traditions of Oral Storytelling in the Middle Ages

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 282-303
Author(s):  
Anastasiya R. Sadokova
Keyword(s):  
Middle Ages ◽  
Musical Instrument ◽  
Japanese Culture ◽  
Folk Culture ◽  
Oral Storytelling ◽  
Divine Knowledge ◽  
New Type ◽  
Ancient Times ◽  
The Middle Ages

Japanese folk culture has long rendered traditions of oral storytelling very important. The article looks at the two main types of storytellers: the kataribe and the biwa hōshi. It aims to not only trace the transformation of the forms of storytelling, but also to analyze the changes in the perception of storytellers in the Japanese tradition. The author deems it important to study the activities and mythological perception of the ancient kataribe storytellers, as well as to look at the new type of storytellers, known as the biwa hōshi, who appeared in the Japanese culture in the 12th–13th centuries. They recited tales of battles and heroes of the old time to the accompaniment of biwa lutes. The article points out that in ancient times, storytellers were not just seen as regular performers. In the minds of people, they possessed special divine knowledge. However, their reputation changed in the Middle Ages with the appearance of stories linking the storytellers to otherworldly the forces and demons. People started seeing oral storytellers as mediums, and any musical instrument was thought to possess special powers. The role of storytellers went beyond that of simple performers. They became an important element of the Japanese concept of coexistence of people, gods, and demonic characters in the same world.

Hippocrates Latinus: Repertorium of Hippocratic Writings in the Latin Middle Ages (VI)

Traditio ◽  
1980 ◽  
Vol 36 ◽  
pp. 347-372
Author(s):  
Pearl Kibre
Keyword(s):  
Middle Ages ◽  
Fourteenth Century ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Professional Conduct ◽  
Medieval Latin ◽  
Direct Knowledge ◽  
Latin West ◽  
Medical Theory ◽  
Characteristic Features ◽  
The Middle Ages

The Repertorium of Hippocratic Latin texts in the Middle Ages, begun in Traditio 31 (1975) 99–126 and continued in the issues following, here resumes with a number of tracts clearly labelled as by Hippocrates in medieval Latin manuscripts. In general, these texts contain traditional or characteristic features of Hippocratic medical theory and practice, particularly the emphasis upon the relation of climate and seasons to health, upon the four humors and the importance of maintaining a harmonious relation between food and exercise. They also, especially in the Oath (Iusiurandum) and the Law (Lex), reveal the importance placed on ethics and the moral and correct professional conduct of the physician. The fact that most of these treatises were available in the Latin West before the close of the fourteenth century should serve to modify traditional views regarding the lack of direct knowledge of Hippocrates before the so-called Renaissance of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries.

scholarly journals Skazanie o pismeneh by Constantine the philosopher Kostenecki as a source of folk culture in the middle ages

2011 ◽  
pp. 259-286
Author(s):  
Stanoje Bojanin
Keyword(s):  
Middle Ages ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Close Connection ◽  
Similar Data ◽  
Southeastern Europe ◽  
Folk Culture ◽  
Cultural Concepts ◽  
15Th Century ◽  
The Creation ◽  
The Middle Ages

The research of folk culture in the Middle Ages requires a special methodological approach which includes both defining the notion of ?folk culture? and the question of the existing sources and their use. This study demonstrates the importance for the Skazanie o pismeneh by Constantine the Philosopher Kostenecki, as a source for the folk culture of medieval Serbia and Southeastern Europe at the end of the 14th and the beginning of the 15th century. Although this work is well-known in scholarly circles, so far it has not been considered in the context of the said domain of research. In order to correctly understand the data contained in the Skazanie, it was examined not only in relation to similar data but also in very close connection with the motives for the creation of the work and the cultural concepts advocated by its author, which had little affinity for folk culture.

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