Artists, debt, and global activism by Mark W. Rectanus

“…This article examines how artists, activism, and works of art may contribute to a more textured understanding of debt in contemporary society and culture. …”
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Analysing the Main Standards for Climate-Induced Mechanical Risk in Heritage Wooden Structures: The Case of the Ringebu and Heddal Stave Churches (Norway) by America Califano, Marco Baiesi, Chiara Bertolin

“…The variations and fluctuations of the microclimatic variables, namely temperature (T) and relative humidity (RH), could have a detrimental effect on the mechanical properties of wooden objects, works of art and structures. For this reason, through the years, several guidelines have been provided by standards and protocols about the optimal microclimatic conditions that should be ensured to avoid the decay and the eventual catastrophic failure of heritage objects and buildings. …”
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Ernst Gombrich and the concept of “ill-defined area”: perception and filling-in by Fabio Tononi

“…Under examination are two specific types of images: partially visible figures and unfinished works of art, that is, open-ended images that distinguish themselves in their inclusion of a significant absence (hence, ‘ill-defined area’), suggested by incomplete forms. …”
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Between Mughal Art, Ethnography and Realism by Dubbini, Gianni

“…Through an historic and artistic examination of his work, of other coeval works of art and contemporary sources, the aim of this paper is to show that Manucci was actually an important patron of Indian painting, a paradigmatic precursor of figurative didactic works mainly illustrated by (unfortunately anonymous) Indian artists under his guidance, and at the same time mediated by his bias and his culture, following an interesting and original hybrid format that bridges European figurative culture and Indian art. …”
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Aesthetic Factor of Customer Perception and Its Role in Managing Company Competitiveness by S. A. Afonsky

“…Therefore, we can say that it is a certain return to those times, when in public places and even in the Underground you can see real works of art that were not made in a hurry, according to the principle ‘the cheaper the better', but those of full value. …”
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AUTOBIOGRAPHY, AUTHENTICITY AND LIBERATION IN BESSIE HEAD’S A QUESTION OF POWER AND BUCHI EMECHETA’S SECOND CLASS CITIZEN by Ita Frinwie TAMENANG épouse NDIFON

“…The aim of this paper is to show how Bessie Head in A Question of Power and Buchi Emecheta in In the Ditch draw inspiration from their own lives to create works of art in which they share their opinions, personal experiences and ideas with mankind and society for purposes of their relaxation, education and development. …”
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A Hydroalcoholic Gel-Based Disinfection System for Deteriogenic Fungi on the Contemporary Mixed Media Artwork <i>Poesia</i> by Alessandro Kokocinski by Francesca Ambroselli, Fabiana Canini, Luca Lanteri, Martina Marconi, Claudia Mazzuca, Claudia Pelosi, Vittorio Vinciguerra, Elizabeth Wicks, Laura Zucconi

“…A Gellan gum-based hydrogel was used, which was modified by adding a high concentration of alcohol (66.7% ethanol), to give the system an effective disinfecting agent in addition to the detergent capacity of the gel for water-sensitive works of art. It was successfully tested on samples mimicking the complex stratigraphy of the artwork under study. …”
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A personal and poetic inquiry into Dutch coloniality by Joel E. Berends

“…The inquiry interacts with the objects, art, and cultural expressions through the creation of ekphrastic poetry – poems which describe works of art. Specifically, this inquiry examines my experiences with Dutch coloniality as a white cisgendered man with a Dutch heritage/inheritance who was born and raised in a predominantly Dutch immigrant community in West Michigan in the United States. …”
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Future teachers' readiness to work in inclusive education through educational activities by Antonina Smolyar, Tatiana Chernomyrdina, Svetlana Zogol, Alla Gokina

“…Experimental verification was conducted based on the analysis of the scientific and pedagogical potential presented in foreign and domestic studies.The study assumed that extracurricular educational activities in higher education institutions are a powerful resource for developing the future teacher’s psychological readiness to work in inclusive education when:- extracurricular educational activity is seen as an interaction of teachers and students outside of the educational process which forms the student's personality;- a variety of forms and means in extracurricular educational activities is used at the university; - the educational process is updated in compliance with the current trends of pedagogical science in the field of inclusive education; - students’ social and pedagogical infrastructure is expanded through educational institutions of the city, region, country participation in the inclusive environment; - the educational potential of art and students’ artistic abilities and creativity are applied, works of art appropriate for education are included into extracurricular educational activities.…”
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Visual Expression of Insight Through Nature by Janette Kiara Zerlinda Santosa, Ariesa Pandanwangi, Wawan Suryana

“…This creation aims to find out how to convey a calm situation through art works to art appreciators. The benefit of this creation for the development of society is that it can create a "reflective effect" for the public, both visually and spiritually/psychically. …”
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The principle of hierarchy and its manifestation in the architecture of Iranian mosques (case study of Goharshad mosque) by Alireza Shirkhani, Khosro Sahaf, Hero Farkish, Davood Choganian

“…The principle of "hierarchy" is one of the fundamental principles governing the universe and since human craft is the factor of human communication with the universe, so this principle is one of the basic principles used in traditional works and arts. Among these, mosques, as the most important manifestation of Islamic architecture and due to their special spiritual subject matter, have complex hierarchical systems that address the deeper layers of human existence and provide the ground for excellence and perfection.The issue that can be raised in this discussion is how the principle of hierarchy in architecture is influenced by the hierarchy of the universe. …”
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Detection and Identification of Possible Gel Residues on the Surface of Paintings after Cleaning Treatments by Chiara Riedo, Giulia Rollo, Oscar Chiantore, Dominique Scalarone

“…This study reports the development of an analytical method based on attenuated total reflectance–Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) spectroscopy and pyrolysis–gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (Py-GC/MS) for the identification of PVA-borax gel residues on mock-ups and on works of art after cleaning treatments. The effect of additives in the formulation (i.e., poly (ethylene oxide)) and of clearing treatments with organic solvents after the gel removal was assessed both with respect to the effectiveness of the cleaning and the presence of residues on the painted surfaces. …”
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Paper (un)truths in the Portuguese multimodal novel of the 21st century: the case of the semi-heteronymous Acácio Nobre's archive by Filipe Senos Ferreira

“…In order to demonstrate his real existence, various types of documentary evidence (photographs, manuscripts, drawings, works of art, and others) are inserted. It is our intention to analyze the various strategies of veridiction and fictionalization deployed by the narrator in the construction of the Acacian figure. …”
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Arka pamięci? Kilka uwag na marginesie filmów Aleksandra Sokurowa Rosyjska arka i Frankofonia by Beata Pawletko

“…The evacuation of works of art from the Hermitage and the Louvre during the war is a source of pride and an element of the victorious narrative, but in the case of Hermitage it is impossible not to think about the price that the city and its inhabitants paid during their siege. …”
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Lutheran Apocalyptic Imagery in the Orthodox Context by Anita Paolicchi

“…The reception of these prototypes in the Orthodox world followed different routes, as two different works of art can prove, namely, a cycle of frescoes on Mount Athos and a series of Gospel book covers made at the end of the seventeenth century by an unidentified Transylvanian Saxon Lutheran goldsmith. …”
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Kazan art exhibitions of the 19th – 20th centuries as sources of formation of the city’s museum collections by Dina I. Akhmetova

“…The City Museum also acquired works of art for its own funds. Artist A. Kandaurov laid the foundation of the school museum and presented two of his paintings in 1896. …”
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Scenting the anosmic cube: on the use of ambient scent in the context of the art gallery or museum by Spence, C

“…However, while the laboratory research does indeed appear to suggest that people’s experience of the paintings (or rather reproductions or photos of the works of art) may well be influenced by the presence of an ambient odour, the results are by no means guaranteed to be positive, either in terms of the emotional response while viewing the display or in terms of the viewer’s subsequent recall of their multisensory experience. …”

Conflict Competence of Pharmacy Students by Vasyl Rybachuk, Nataliia Maievska

“…Pharmacy students, unlike psychology students, have a lower degree of extroversion, empathy for children, for characters in works of art, and for strangers or unfamiliar people, and in a conflict situation, they often resort to compromise. …”
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Discovering Architectural Artistic Heritage Through the Experience of Tactile Representation: State of the Art and New Development by Veronica Riavis

“…The aim of different public institutions or private associations is to allow everyone to discover and appreciate works of art.</p><p>Understanding the different form of art is very complex especially for a person with a visual disability, who becomes aware of the surrounding reality using predominantly the sense of touch. …”
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The Role of the Director and His Impact on the Dramaturgy of the Slovak National Theatre in the Interwar Period by Michal Ščepán

“…Both directors, together with the heads of the opera ensembles, preferred modern and experimental dramaturgy, including the latest works of art. Whereas Drašar used a pragmatic approach to resolving the theatre’s financial problems, for Nedbal caused the loss of his function and life. …”
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