Corresponding Makeup of the Art Market of Erie, Pennsylvania with Regional Success

The art market is a sector of the economy that holds great significance in terms of composition and economic impact. Information pertaining to the for profits of the market is often difficult to obtain, leading to a lack of research in the field. A Colorado based report explored the for profit arts of the state using EMSI data to overcome for profits lack of transparency. This report presented the art market of Colorado as having a major economic impact and served as a foundation for further case studies of the art economy within the nation. Additionally, though diversity in markets generally corresponds with economic success, the racial demographics within the art market as a whole show the market to be predominantly white. This paper consists of four sections specialized to answer the question, “To what extent does the makeup of the art economy of Erie, Pennsylvania correspond with regional success?”. First, I review the current literature regarding arts and their relationship with economics. The second section is developing a multi-pronged replicable methodology geared towards city level analysis that corresponds the makeup of a market to its economic impact. The third section analyzes the findings the methodology provides, and the final section explores the implications this study has in regards to the city investigated and others in the field of art economics moving forward.

ON RECENT PUBLICATIONS OF THE STATE INSTITUTE FOR ART STUDIES

The article presents an overview of publications of the State Institute for Art Studies (Moscow, Russia), whose activities involve the organisation of extensive scientific research in the theory and history of art, philosophy of art, economics of art and cultural studies. The author pays special attention to the major projects of the last two years, the content and scope of which demonstrate the exceptional role of the Institute in preserving Russia's cultural heritage in all types of art, conducting fundamental research and supervising interinstitutional projects. The first section of the article outlines the main publications of the Institute focusing on the study and promotion of Russian culture in the world artistic space. The second section, titled "In Memory of Deceased Teachers", is devoted to the legacy of renowned art historians who worked at the Institute. The third section deals with publications that contain new or previously unknown facts about the life and creative pursuits of representatives of art, discovered by the authors while analysing their epistolary works, memories, diaries and manuscripts. The section "On the Interweaving of Cultures and the Languages of Art" reviews published monographs, joint scientific works and conference proceedings that demonstrate an integrated approach to the study of art.

Universal cultural competencies of a successful specialist of the 21st century

Tertiary education pays much attention not only to the vocational training of students, but also to the development of universal cultural multidisciplinary competences, soft skills, emotional intelligence, the ability to study eff ectively and to deal with technologies. The development of individual culture contributes to the development of the whole society and the success of persons. Communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity are recognized as 21st century skills. The author’s approach is given about important areas in which the key qualities of a successful person are manifested: behavior, speech, time, information, self-understanding, erudition, expertise, health, money and law. These skills are important for the training of specialists in various fi elds: culture, art, economics, industry, military sphere. In order to find out the opinion of students of higher school about important qualities and skills of a successful person of the 21st century, a written survey of cadets of the military institute was conducted. The results of the survey showed that students seek to develop themselves and value in people determination, broad outlook, health, stress resistance and responsibility. Conclusions are drawn on the importance of developing communicativeness, ambition, initiative, erudition, self-organization and other universal skills that help to achieve success in learning, professional activity and life.

Combinatorial Investigation of Mechanical Properties of Biomimicked Composites

This study presents the preliminary results of in-situ tests conducted on structural biomimicked composites built by 3D printing. Construction industry is looking seriously into 3D printed structures that can be incorporated into the conventional buildings. Further refinement of materials and processing will lead to the 3D printing of buildings in future. The advantages afforded by 3D printing are unrivaled, creating unprecedented opportunities to express art, economics, environmentally friendly designs, lightweight schemes, among many others. To determine the reliability and suitability of structural composites for use in construction, it is important to test these in shapes, and geometries that are appropriate to 3D printing. Combinatorial materials research allows the fabrication and in-situ testing of composites made by mix and match of various materials. This study focuses on the characterization of mechanical behavior of biomimicked composites fabricated by a 3D printer. To accomplish this, a meter-sized 3D printer was equipped with material dispensers as well as load sensors. Composites were made of various construction materials, adhesive, and reinforcement and subsequently tested by the same printer. The results are presented, and the implications of findings are discussed on their impact on the construction industry.

Sinica venetiana

The series Sinica venetiana is devoted to the studies on ancient, modern and contemporary China. It collects monographs and critical editions of texts related to culture, history, art, economics, politics, international relations, environment, using an interdisciplinary approach. The volumes of the series affect various research topics: from literature to history, from the socio-cultural and economic to political and environmental aspects of Chinese society from a perspective which is not limited to individual sectors. The series Sinica venetiana deals with disciplines related to China, from ancient to contemporary times. The volumes will collect articles on various fields of research, from literature to art and history, from socio-cultural and economic aspects to politics, international relations and environmental issues, with an interdisciplinary approach.

SOUTHERN HONOR: AN ANALYSIS USING AMERICAN STUDIES THEORY

The goal of this article is to discuss Southern Honor, the work written by Brown using American Studies Approach/ theory. American Studies is an interdisciplinary discipline comprising of social science, humanities, history, art, economics, sociology, anthropology, politics, religion, and law. In American studies method, a researcher, for instance – from a discipline of historical science- in collecting data, he or she does not only use data from history but also from a literary work like novel or drama because a literary work was a mental fact of society at that time This makes American Studies different from the other disciplines. Southern Honor by Brown is an example of work written by American Studies approach using three principal theories of American Studies such as: 1. Reconciliation of Tenses (Past, Present, Future); 2. Reconciliation of Academic discipline (Anthropology, Economy, Politics, Sociology, Psychology, Literature, and History); 3. Reconciliation of Region, Nation, and World. For the theory of number 3 starting from something micro namely “Honors” in the society of southern America like “gentle”, “oath”, possession of wealth, and so on can explain more detail about America. The result of this research proves that “Honor” does not only give influence on the ethic and behavior of southern American society at that time, before civil war, but also provide influence on all aspects of life of American society as a whole up to now.

Arqueología: una reflexión en torno a la producción académica en el Seminario de Historia Rural Andina

<p>Los estudios multidisciplinarios del Seminario de Historia Rural Andina han promovido el conocimiento en temas arqueológicos andinos y amazónicos, siendo Pacopampa (Chota, Querocoto, Cajamarca) un eje principal de estudio dentro del área de la arqueología desde mediados de la década de 1960. Ello ha permitido dar alcances sobre la problemática cronológica del período Formativo, además de la descripción, prospección y excavación del sitio arqueológico. Desde la década de 1970 hasta la actualidad las publicaciones de diferentes arqueólogos han permitido conocer diferentes investigaciones sobre el arte (iconografía, rituales e instrumentos musicales) y la economía prehispánica (optimización de la agricultura colonial y el uso de sistema hidráulico prehispánico asociado a humedales en la costa peruana).</p><p><strong>Archaeology: reflections about the scientific contribution of the Seminario de Historia Rural Andina </strong></p><p>The multidisciplinary approach of the Seminario de Historia Rural Andina had encouraged the study of Andean and Amazonian archaeology, and the archaeological project of Pacopampa has remained emblematic since the decade of 1960. As a result significant data about its chronology and the cultural components of this Formative period site have been produced so far. In addition, other studies have provided valuable data about prehispanic art, economics and water management on the coast.</p><p>Keywords: Peruvian Archaeology; Pacopampa; Formative; Seminar of Andean Rural History.</p>

Art as an Investment in Poland – The First 20 Years after The Collapse of the Central Planning Economy

The article aims at answering the following research question: is the Polish art market mature enough to look at art investment as an important element of portfolio diversification? To provide an answer, the Authors analyzed auctions in Poland from the period 1991-2010, which were published by Art&Business magazine. The number of the analyzed records amounted to 28951. The conclusions may be valuable for researchers specializing in art economics, investors dealing with wealth transfer, financial advisors offering financial products as well as for policy makers responsible for providing institutional infrastructure essential for development of the Polish art market.