On March 7,2025,Reachings:Watercolor Exhibition opened at China Cultural Center in Stockholm,bringing together more than 120 Swedish artists and art enthusiasts for a grand artistic feast that transcends time and space.
Iince rising to fame in 1987 on the television drama Sunshine After Rain,Singaporean artist Edmund Chen has starred in many films and TV series.He has also been active in theatre,hosting programs,and-more recently-pub...Iince rising to fame in 1987 on the television drama Sunshine After Rain,Singaporean artist Edmund Chen has starred in many films and TV series.He has also been active in theatre,hosting programs,and-more recently-publishing.Chen has authored 15 picture books and two art activity books for children,earning recognition as Southeast Asia’s Best Emerging Children’s Author.Today,he remains a prominent figure in public,not just as an actor but also as a writer and illustrator.展开更多
For many people,including myself,“finding your purpose”can be a scary and overwhelming topic.In high school,I wasn't naturally drawn to any particular career,which made me feel like something was wrong with me.I...For many people,including myself,“finding your purpose”can be a scary and overwhelming topic.In high school,I wasn't naturally drawn to any particular career,which made me feel like something was wrong with me.I didn't have the“typical”aspirations that others seemed to have,leaving me feeling anxious and lost.However,I always knew I had a creative soul and that art was incredibly important to me.展开更多
The revitalisation of rural areas involves complex power dynamics and interests.This study focuses on multi-stakeholder collaboration within the creative transformation of villages,examining how stakeholder dynamics a...The revitalisation of rural areas involves complex power dynamics and interests.This study focuses on multi-stakeholder collaboration within the creative transformation of villages,examining how stakeholder dynamics and identity affect project outcomes.Comparing cases from China's mainland and Taiwan of China,it combines spatial production theory with relational art perspectives to analyse the interplay of power structures,development models,and identity conflicts in artistic community building.Findings indicate:(1)Artistic rural revitalisation must prioritise the interweaving of economic,cultural,and social objectives alongside the cultivation of local creative resources;(2)place-making initiatives strengthen local social bonds and emotional attachment through public spaces and community art;(3)non-governmental organisations,acting as intermediaries for policy implementation,enhance the social innovation efficacy of rural governance.展开更多
Guangdong Han Opera,known as the“Peony of the South,”is a treasured art form with a history of over 300 years.As one of the three major opera genres in Guangdong,it primarily uses Pi and Huang tuning,incorporating K...Guangdong Han Opera,known as the“Peony of the South,”is a treasured art form with a history of over 300 years.As one of the three major opera genres in Guangdong,it primarily uses Pi and Huang tuning,incorporating Kunqu,Gaoqiang,Chuiqiang,and minor tunes,with Zhongzhou rhyme as its stage language.The roles are divided into seven categories:Sheng,Dan,Chou,Gong,Po,and Jing(including Hongjing and Wujing).Its accompaniment instruments,particularly the Touxian,Dasuluo,and Haotou,are distinctive,making it an excellent Pi and Huang opera genre in southern China.In 2008,Guangdong Han Opera was listed in the national intangible cultural heritage,recognizing its artistic value and entrusting it with the mission of inheriting and developing this opera genre.This paper focuses on the Guangdong Han Opera“Wang Zhaojun”and employs methods such as literature review and case analysis to explore its achievements in secondary creation and artistic innovation.The opera has achieved innovations in script,character,music,and stagecraft,and made breakthroughs in performance form,narrative technique,and cultural connotation,promoting the inheritance and development of Guangdong Han Opera and providing insights into contemporary drama innovation.展开更多
With the continuous development and maturation of artificial intelligence(AI)technology,the influence on music artists is becoming increasingly prominent.While a large number of musicians have benefited from AI techno...With the continuous development and maturation of artificial intelligence(AI)technology,the influence on music artists is becoming increasingly prominent.While a large number of musicians have benefited from AI technology and achieved considerable success,there are also many who have fallen into difficulties due to the emergence of AI technology.This article expounds the positive and negative impacts that artificial intelligence technology has brought to modern music artists based on the phenomena in reality.This paper will prompt music artists to think about how to use technological means to bring convenience to themselves.At the same time,they will also take a series of actions to avoid risks and minimize the adverse impact of artificial intelligence technology on music artists.展开更多
The object of study selected for this paper is the Longevity Preface of the more controversially evaluated and less studied ancient writings of Qui Youguang.These essays are also the most included in the collection of...The object of study selected for this paper is the Longevity Preface of the more controversially evaluated and less studied ancient writings of Qui Youguang.These essays are also the most included in the collection of Qui Youguang’s writings,with differentiated content tendencies and a gradual convergence in the genre’s style.The artistic value embedded in the creation of Longevity Preface is rich in research value.The topic of this study is to analyze the innovations in the artistic characteristics of Longevity Preface by focusing on the specific breakthroughs in the image of the preface master,the expression of values,and the stylistic paradigm of Longevity Preface,so as to examine the contribution of Longevity Preface in the development of the genre.展开更多
Located at 217 Queen sthreet in the heart of Singapore,the China Cultural Centre features gray-white walls with subtle cream accents,evoking the timeless charm of taditional Chinese architecture with its classic white...Located at 217 Queen sthreet in the heart of Singapore,the China Cultural Centre features gray-white walls with subtle cream accents,evoking the timeless charm of taditional Chinese architecture with its classic white walls and gray-tiled roof.Designed by famous singaporean architect Liu Thai Ker,the building blends traditional Chinese cultural elements with moder architectual concepts."From an aesthetic perspective,I believe it is essential to give the structure a moderm edge,Liu said in an interview with Xinhua."Therefore,the design should reflect a contempoary spirit while retaining the essence of Chinese culture."展开更多
Conception of graphic art,is widely increased in nowadays,because of persistent acquire of new ideas and art practices,which is key feature of modern art.As a result,variety of graphic art grew heavily-constantly acqu...Conception of graphic art,is widely increased in nowadays,because of persistent acquire of new ideas and art practices,which is key feature of modern art.As a result,variety of graphic art grew heavily-constantly acquiring new aspects and experimenting with new materials,but also not forgetting about classic techniques of graphic art.That is why Latvia’s contemporary art is rich with outstanding graphics artists,which is masters of their profession.But time goes and everything sees it’s end,and on Latvia’s art horizon start to appear new faces and new talents of Latvia’s graphics art,which already had their opportunity to demonstrate highest level of their mastery and creativity,not only in Latvia,but also on international level.Living in a rhythm of modern fast-paced technology and innovation era,Latvia’s graphic artists,still say“Yes!”,to classic techniques of graphic art-linocutting,lithography and drypointing.However,they are open-minded persons and like to experiment with new techniques(for example-digiprint),or if it is suitable for their idea-combine them,to reach their goal.Aim of this paper is to get acquainted with Latvia’s next-gen graphic artists,their ideas and views,as well with results of their creative,acquiring brief review of Latvia’s graphic trends in general.As a result reader will become familiar not only with Latvia’s domestic artists and their creativity,but also will get general review of the current trends in the world of graphic art,which is not only classic,but also very innovative,regarding of new materials and techniques.展开更多
This study explored the origin and development of modern garden city,by integrating concepts of world modern garden city and characteristics of Chengdu cultures,analyzed the application of its aesthetic value and the ...This study explored the origin and development of modern garden city,by integrating concepts of world modern garden city and characteristics of Chengdu cultures,analyzed the application of its aesthetic value and the design of its artistic conception.It was found that Chengdu City had high aesthetic value such as a large area of green spaces and unique recreational cultures,as well as a great potential of unifying idyllic images and natural cultures.To design Chengdu into a world modern garden city,the planning of its urban green space system should be taken as the foundation,"one group and three districts" as the construction system,urban folk cultures,logistics and traffic,information and other such networks as the support to achieve the "beauty of nature,social equity and urban-rural integration".展开更多
In modern Chinese style garden, the designer could express the emotions in garden creation to produce artistic conception with landscape plants, which could make the sightseers desire to integrate with the nature and ...In modern Chinese style garden, the designer could express the emotions in garden creation to produce artistic conception with landscape plants, which could make the sightseers desire to integrate with the nature and led to sympathizing with the concept, thereby motivating and arousing people＇s emotion to return to and close to nature. Through the 6 specific characteristics of ＂shape, color, aroma, shadow, sound and art＂ of landscape plants, some ways to build artistic conception in Chinese style garden were introduced in this study to provide references for the creation of artistic conception creation through senses in the future landscaping design.展开更多
The Old Man and The Sea is a masterpiece of the unyielding man:Hemingway.Being distinguished from many greatest American writers,Hemingway is noted for his writing style.Among all his works,The Old Man and the Sea is ...The Old Man and The Sea is a masterpiece of the unyielding man:Hemingway.Being distinguished from many greatest American writers,Hemingway is noted for his writing style.Among all his works,The Old Man and the Sea is a typical one which shows Hemingway's unique writing style and technique.The language is simple and natural on the surface,but actually deliberate and artificial.The heroic images of the old man are highly regarded by many writers and critics,the artistic characteristics of the novel make the work distinctive.This paper focuses mainly on the heroic images of the old man and artistic characteristics of the novel so as to help the readers get a better understanding of the work.展开更多
From the creation,materials,colors and technical artistic characteristics of exterior and exterior spatial decoration,the artistic value of ancient Huizhou folk houses were analyzed.
To better inherit traditional culture in creating artistic conception in modern gardens and develop the style and function of garden artistic conception,this study summarized various creation techniques of traditional...To better inherit traditional culture in creating artistic conception in modern gardens and develop the style and function of garden artistic conception,this study summarized various creation techniques of traditional garden artistic conceptions from the perspective of design thought and conception of classical Chinese gardens.It was put forward that the creation of artistic conception in modern gardens should be human-centered in a great culture context;and meanwhile,aesthetic habits of modern people should be respected and traditional thoughts should be developed to enrich the connotation of garden artistic conception design.展开更多
Elementary knowledge of classical Chinese gardens was introduced,its history was studied in 3 stages:initial phase,development phase and prosperous phase,component system of classical Chinese gardens was introduced fr...Elementary knowledge of classical Chinese gardens was introduced,its history was studied in 3 stages:initial phase,development phase and prosperous phase,component system of classical Chinese gardens was introduced from different perspectives,cultural background and specific demonstrations of its artistic conceptions were expounded as key points,and it was proposed that its artistic conceptions were actually reverence and respect for the nature,and also expressions of various philosophical doctrines and religious cultures.On this basis,construction techniques and connotations of artistic conception were researched as well as its components and expression ways.It was proposed that construction elements of artistic conceptions included buildings,hill stones,water and plants;image-building in the landscaping should be stressed,and artistic conception integrated into key points to bring out the theme,garden scenes and paintings combined.This study aimed at providing references for relevant researches through introducing classical Chinese gardens and their artistic conceptions.展开更多
A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce is a novel full of different linguistic varieties,making it hard for common readers to comprehend.Stylistic analysis provides a different but not difficult way fo...A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce is a novel full of different linguistic varieties,making it hard for common readers to comprehend.Stylistic analysis provides a different but not difficult way for common readers to explore how and why the novelist employs such a foregrounding writing technique to depict its hero,develop its plot and sublime its theme.展开更多
To the Lighthouse is one of Virginia Woolf’s masterpieces.It is also one of the most influential stream-of-consciousness novels in modernism. The focus of this article is to analyze the two main female characters,who...To the Lighthouse is one of Virginia Woolf’s masterpieces.It is also one of the most influential stream-of-consciousness novels in modernism. The focus of this article is to analyze the two main female characters,who are in a sense both artists,in it.展开更多
Visual artists in the island provinces of the Philippines often find themselves navigating through adversities in the production and dissemination of their creative work.With the visual-arts praxis being exclusively c...Visual artists in the island provinces of the Philippines often find themselves navigating through adversities in the production and dissemination of their creative work.With the visual-arts praxis being exclusively cited in the nation’s capital city,the majority of artists spread over an archipelago of seven thousand islands fall under the notion of struggling,but persevering creator.This paper aims to describe and evaluate the art ecology of Cebu City,the art-related conditions of artists and their tenacity.The methodology used for case-creation:semi-structured interviews,in-depth interviews,and observation.The main finding of the study is that contemporary visual artists in the island province of Cebu,Philippines perceive the struggles from the production to the consumption of art as customary to their milieus.The study plots the current visual-arts ecology model of the locale and proposes future innovations for the development of the sector’s value chain.From the context of a developing country,the study also expands the discussion between creating art for art’s sake and art as a market commodity through the intermediate position of artists.展开更多
文摘On March 7,2025,Reachings:Watercolor Exhibition opened at China Cultural Center in Stockholm,bringing together more than 120 Swedish artists and art enthusiasts for a grand artistic feast that transcends time and space.
文摘Iince rising to fame in 1987 on the television drama Sunshine After Rain,Singaporean artist Edmund Chen has starred in many films and TV series.He has also been active in theatre,hosting programs,and-more recently-publishing.Chen has authored 15 picture books and two art activity books for children,earning recognition as Southeast Asia’s Best Emerging Children’s Author.Today,he remains a prominent figure in public,not just as an actor but also as a writer and illustrator.
文摘For many people,including myself,“finding your purpose”can be a scary and overwhelming topic.In high school,I wasn't naturally drawn to any particular career,which made me feel like something was wrong with me.I didn't have the“typical”aspirations that others seemed to have,leaving me feeling anxious and lost.However,I always knew I had a creative soul and that art was incredibly important to me.
文摘The revitalisation of rural areas involves complex power dynamics and interests.This study focuses on multi-stakeholder collaboration within the creative transformation of villages,examining how stakeholder dynamics and identity affect project outcomes.Comparing cases from China's mainland and Taiwan of China,it combines spatial production theory with relational art perspectives to analyse the interplay of power structures,development models,and identity conflicts in artistic community building.Findings indicate:(1)Artistic rural revitalisation must prioritise the interweaving of economic,cultural,and social objectives alongside the cultivation of local creative resources;(2)place-making initiatives strengthen local social bonds and emotional attachment through public spaces and community art;(3)non-governmental organisations,acting as intermediaries for policy implementation,enhance the social innovation efficacy of rural governance.
基金This work was supported by the sub-topic“Research on Language Folklore Art”of the 2022 China National Social Science Fund Art Major Project“Theoretical and Practical Research on Chinese Art Folklore”(Moderator:Professor Bo Dong)’s phased research results(Grant No.22ZD06).
文摘Guangdong Han Opera,known as the“Peony of the South,”is a treasured art form with a history of over 300 years.As one of the three major opera genres in Guangdong,it primarily uses Pi and Huang tuning,incorporating Kunqu,Gaoqiang,Chuiqiang,and minor tunes,with Zhongzhou rhyme as its stage language.The roles are divided into seven categories:Sheng,Dan,Chou,Gong,Po,and Jing(including Hongjing and Wujing).Its accompaniment instruments,particularly the Touxian,Dasuluo,and Haotou,are distinctive,making it an excellent Pi and Huang opera genre in southern China.In 2008,Guangdong Han Opera was listed in the national intangible cultural heritage,recognizing its artistic value and entrusting it with the mission of inheriting and developing this opera genre.This paper focuses on the Guangdong Han Opera“Wang Zhaojun”and employs methods such as literature review and case analysis to explore its achievements in secondary creation and artistic innovation.The opera has achieved innovations in script,character,music,and stagecraft,and made breakthroughs in performance form,narrative technique,and cultural connotation,promoting the inheritance and development of Guangdong Han Opera and providing insights into contemporary drama innovation.
文摘With the continuous development and maturation of artificial intelligence(AI)technology,the influence on music artists is becoming increasingly prominent.While a large number of musicians have benefited from AI technology and achieved considerable success,there are also many who have fallen into difficulties due to the emergence of AI technology.This article expounds the positive and negative impacts that artificial intelligence technology has brought to modern music artists based on the phenomena in reality.This paper will prompt music artists to think about how to use technological means to bring convenience to themselves.At the same time,they will also take a series of actions to avoid risks and minimize the adverse impact of artificial intelligence technology on music artists.
文摘The object of study selected for this paper is the Longevity Preface of the more controversially evaluated and less studied ancient writings of Qui Youguang.These essays are also the most included in the collection of Qui Youguang’s writings,with differentiated content tendencies and a gradual convergence in the genre’s style.The artistic value embedded in the creation of Longevity Preface is rich in research value.The topic of this study is to analyze the innovations in the artistic characteristics of Longevity Preface by focusing on the specific breakthroughs in the image of the preface master,the expression of values,and the stylistic paradigm of Longevity Preface,so as to examine the contribution of Longevity Preface in the development of the genre.
文摘Located at 217 Queen sthreet in the heart of Singapore,the China Cultural Centre features gray-white walls with subtle cream accents,evoking the timeless charm of taditional Chinese architecture with its classic white walls and gray-tiled roof.Designed by famous singaporean architect Liu Thai Ker,the building blends traditional Chinese cultural elements with moder architectual concepts."From an aesthetic perspective,I believe it is essential to give the structure a moderm edge,Liu said in an interview with Xinhua."Therefore,the design should reflect a contempoary spirit while retaining the essence of Chinese culture."
文摘Conception of graphic art,is widely increased in nowadays,because of persistent acquire of new ideas and art practices,which is key feature of modern art.As a result,variety of graphic art grew heavily-constantly acquiring new aspects and experimenting with new materials,but also not forgetting about classic techniques of graphic art.That is why Latvia’s contemporary art is rich with outstanding graphics artists,which is masters of their profession.But time goes and everything sees it’s end,and on Latvia’s art horizon start to appear new faces and new talents of Latvia’s graphics art,which already had their opportunity to demonstrate highest level of their mastery and creativity,not only in Latvia,but also on international level.Living in a rhythm of modern fast-paced technology and innovation era,Latvia’s graphic artists,still say“Yes!”,to classic techniques of graphic art-linocutting,lithography and drypointing.However,they are open-minded persons and like to experiment with new techniques(for example-digiprint),or if it is suitable for their idea-combine them,to reach their goal.Aim of this paper is to get acquainted with Latvia’s next-gen graphic artists,their ideas and views,as well with results of their creative,acquiring brief review of Latvia’s graphic trends in general.As a result reader will become familiar not only with Latvia’s domestic artists and their creativity,but also will get general review of the current trends in the world of graphic art,which is not only classic,but also very innovative,regarding of new materials and techniques.
基金Supported by Protection of Linpan Resources and Demonstration Protection of Bamboo Industry Chain Cultivation in West Sichuan under the Supervision of Sichuan Provincial Department of Science and Technology (2009FZ0028)~~
文摘This study explored the origin and development of modern garden city,by integrating concepts of world modern garden city and characteristics of Chengdu cultures,analyzed the application of its aesthetic value and the design of its artistic conception.It was found that Chengdu City had high aesthetic value such as a large area of green spaces and unique recreational cultures,as well as a great potential of unifying idyllic images and natural cultures.To design Chengdu into a world modern garden city,the planning of its urban green space system should be taken as the foundation,"one group and three districts" as the construction system,urban folk cultures,logistics and traffic,information and other such networks as the support to achieve the "beauty of nature,social equity and urban-rural integration".
基金Supported by the Soft Science Project of the Science and Technology Agency of Jiangxi Province(20133BBA10017)the Planning Project for Arts and Social Sciences of Jiangxi Province~~
文摘In modern Chinese style garden, the designer could express the emotions in garden creation to produce artistic conception with landscape plants, which could make the sightseers desire to integrate with the nature and led to sympathizing with the concept, thereby motivating and arousing people＇s emotion to return to and close to nature. Through the 6 specific characteristics of ＂shape, color, aroma, shadow, sound and art＂ of landscape plants, some ways to build artistic conception in Chinese style garden were introduced in this study to provide references for the creation of artistic conception creation through senses in the future landscaping design.
文摘The Old Man and The Sea is a masterpiece of the unyielding man:Hemingway.Being distinguished from many greatest American writers,Hemingway is noted for his writing style.Among all his works,The Old Man and the Sea is a typical one which shows Hemingway's unique writing style and technique.The language is simple and natural on the surface,but actually deliberate and artificial.The heroic images of the old man are highly regarded by many writers and critics,the artistic characteristics of the novel make the work distinctive.This paper focuses mainly on the heroic images of the old man and artistic characteristics of the novel so as to help the readers get a better understanding of the work.
文摘From the creation,materials,colors and technical artistic characteristics of exterior and exterior spatial decoration,the artistic value of ancient Huizhou folk houses were analyzed.
文摘To better inherit traditional culture in creating artistic conception in modern gardens and develop the style and function of garden artistic conception,this study summarized various creation techniques of traditional garden artistic conceptions from the perspective of design thought and conception of classical Chinese gardens.It was put forward that the creation of artistic conception in modern gardens should be human-centered in a great culture context;and meanwhile,aesthetic habits of modern people should be respected and traditional thoughts should be developed to enrich the connotation of garden artistic conception design.
文摘Elementary knowledge of classical Chinese gardens was introduced,its history was studied in 3 stages:initial phase,development phase and prosperous phase,component system of classical Chinese gardens was introduced from different perspectives,cultural background and specific demonstrations of its artistic conceptions were expounded as key points,and it was proposed that its artistic conceptions were actually reverence and respect for the nature,and also expressions of various philosophical doctrines and religious cultures.On this basis,construction techniques and connotations of artistic conception were researched as well as its components and expression ways.It was proposed that construction elements of artistic conceptions included buildings,hill stones,water and plants;image-building in the landscaping should be stressed,and artistic conception integrated into key points to bring out the theme,garden scenes and paintings combined.This study aimed at providing references for relevant researches through introducing classical Chinese gardens and their artistic conceptions.
文摘A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce is a novel full of different linguistic varieties,making it hard for common readers to comprehend.Stylistic analysis provides a different but not difficult way for common readers to explore how and why the novelist employs such a foregrounding writing technique to depict its hero,develop its plot and sublime its theme.
文摘To the Lighthouse is one of Virginia Woolf’s masterpieces.It is also one of the most influential stream-of-consciousness novels in modernism. The focus of this article is to analyze the two main female characters,who are in a sense both artists,in it.
文摘Visual artists in the island provinces of the Philippines often find themselves navigating through adversities in the production and dissemination of their creative work.With the visual-arts praxis being exclusively cited in the nation’s capital city,the majority of artists spread over an archipelago of seven thousand islands fall under the notion of struggling,but persevering creator.This paper aims to describe and evaluate the art ecology of Cebu City,the art-related conditions of artists and their tenacity.The methodology used for case-creation:semi-structured interviews,in-depth interviews,and observation.The main finding of the study is that contemporary visual artists in the island province of Cebu,Philippines perceive the struggles from the production to the consumption of art as customary to their milieus.The study plots the current visual-arts ecology model of the locale and proposes future innovations for the development of the sector’s value chain.From the context of a developing country,the study also expands the discussion between creating art for art’s sake and art as a market commodity through the intermediate position of artists.
