International Journal of Applied Arts Studies (IJAPAS)
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Effective Parameters on Post-Disaster Temporary Housing Design in Rural Settlements
Get PDFProvision of temporary housing for victims and survivors of a disaster is one of the most important issues in disaster management process. The purpose of this study was to identify the parameters affecting the post-disaster temporary housing design in rural settlements by reviewing the theoretical literature over previous experiences. Based on the findings, the effective parameters were: "Standards of dimensions and housing size with a minimum occupancy level"; "Durability and useful life of the proposed structure and details"; "Optimal construction costs such as components and materials"; "Structural strength"; "Ease of production and possibility of using prefabricated constructs"; "Possibility of building using vernacular-local details"; "Ease of transferability (size and weight)"; "Possibility of storage and maintenance in minimum space"; "Multiple applications and reusability"; "Simplicity and ease of installation, establishment, assembly, and repair"; "Familiarity of the local-vernacular people with the applied structural form"; " Possibility of using local-vernacular people in establishing the settlement"; "Adaptation to the local, social, and cultural characteristics of the context (providing a private environment)"; "Taking into account the physical condition and needs of special people (children, women, and injured people)"; "Flexibility in arrangement and location in different geological and environmental situations"; "Flexibility in lay-out and arrangement in indoor spaces according to the users' needs"; "Possibility of using local people to build and set up"; "Applying safety tips"; "Providing thermal comfort"; "Energy consumption"; and "Adaptation to the micro-climate conditions of the region". The findings of this study can be considered by experts, planners, and policy makers in the field of architectural design and temporary housing
Designing the Beekeepers' Clothes with the ability to Repel Insects
Get PDFIn this research, insect repellent fabric (bee) was produced and with this fabric the beekeepers' clothes were designed. Therefore, a fabric has been designed and produced so that the bee does not come in connect with the beekeeper from a distance so that it cannot bite. In the theoretical section of this article, initially, types of fabrics were examined. After selecting the type of fabric that should have the cooling property, the different types of beekeepers' clothes were studied. In this regard, research and study has been done on the repellents that can be used in this article. Then, the process of practical work and production of repellent fabrics was done and the repellent fabrics were produced by using diethyltoluamide in combination with the fabric. Finally, with the findings obtained regarding the efficiency and use of the relevant clothing, the initial plans related to them were performed, and after the approval of the final designs, the Marulus program was used to implement them. Also, the design execution was analyzed
an Effect of Seismic Horizontal Loads on the Structure of the Taj al-Molk Dome in Jameh Mosque of Isfahan
No full textThe external forces acting on the structures are divided into two categories based on the direction of application: a. Loads applied in the vertical direction or gravity loads such as: dead loads, live loads, snow load, etc. B. Loads applied in the horizontal direction or lateral loads such as: earthquake load, wind load, etc. Therefore, in this study, the behavior of the northern dome of Isfahan Jameh Mosque (Taj al-Molk dome) was examined under horizontal seismic loads using a finite element three-dimensional model (3D FE) (nonlinear dynamic analysis) with one level of numerical complexity with the aim to cover the structure of the dome, which has a medium to high complexity in operation. The results indicated that the structure of the Taj al-Molk dome is vulnerable to horizontal loads, so that if the residual deformation occurs in the range of 0.4% and 0.8%, it will cause the structure to collapse. On the other hand, geometric features (irregularity in the plan and height of the dome, the presence of large openings, height changes in the cross section as well as the presence of the dome or an internal inclined arch) play an essential role in the seismic performance of the building
Meaning Creators: The Communicative Power of Language and Conceptual Art via Fashion Phenomena
Get PDFConceptual Art was an avant-garde movement that gave special attention to the idea, meaning, and concept rather than the beauty, form and art piece. From the early days of the movement in the 1960s, Conceptual Art and language have tied together. In fact, some conceptual artists attempted to make a bridge between language and art. Language offers many artists, such as John Baldessari, Joseph Kosuth, and Jenny Holzer, a lot of possibilities to convey their provocative messages to people. In this way, they succeeded to engaged people directly. This communicative power of Conceptual Art and language has inspired the design world, in particular, the fashion world. The purpose of this research is to investigate the connections between Conceptual Art and language in fashion. At first sight, it seems that there is no relationship between Conceptual Art, language and fashion phenomena. Because fashion is a big business and selling products play a vital role for fashion designers. On the contrary, in Conceptual Art, the concept or the idea is more important compared to the final product and market needs. This paper will also discuss how some fashion designers succeeded to show the relationship between Conceptual Art, language and the final product. It can be concluded, for these fashion designers, fashion is beyond the clothing itself. Through language, they become a kind of meaning creator which is the ultimate goal in Conceptual Art.
Keywords: Language-Based Artwork; Conceptualism; Fashion Phenomena; Meaning Creator
Reviewing the History of Textile Dyeing in Iran and Introducing the Novel Method by using Nano Technology
Get PDFThis article examines the position of color in Iran during different time period and dyeing of textiles. In this research, observing the past dyeing methods and awareness to today's chemical and industrial dyeing, an attempt has been made to create color shades using nanomaterials. In this research, copper/silver nanoparticles were taken from Sigma Aldrich Company and using chemical methods two golden and brown colored shades was created on cotton fabric. The results show the success of colors created. Considering the nature of the materials used, it can be stated that these colors do not have any side effects on the environment
From Creation to Adaptation; Explaining Postmodern Aesthetics with an Approach to Photomontage Pattern in Late Capitalist Culture
Get PDFThe issue of aesthetics in postmodernism, unlike modernism, denies the aesthetic independence of political, social, and cultural issues, and accordingly, the paradigm of uncertainty in the trajectory of subversive discourses, without regard to objectivity and the issue of individual genius, resorts to techniques such as adapting and imitating previous ideas. Thus, it de-formalizes various cultural genres that have themselves been influenced by the process of modernization of late capitalist currents at the international level in the process of distortion. In the meantime, the intertextuality created by language games and electronic media sub-narratives, relying on the multiplicity of identities, blurs the line between reality and imagination in an aesthetic understanding of photomontage images. The purpose of this paper is to interpret the word "creation" as an adaptation in the process of creating photomontage images in an aesthetic way and based on the paradigm of the pluralism of the late capitalist era. Accordingly, it raises the main question of what interpretation of the photomontage model depicts the accelerated and multifaceted approach to the production of cultural symbols aimed at capitalist modernization in the path of postmodernist aesthetic discourse? Therefore, in a qualitative approach and in a descriptive-analytic study, documented data based on common themes among the variables in the research topic have been analyzed by content analysis method to conclude that the accumulation of space and time due to late capitalist culture with the central discourse of postmodernist aesthetics mixing path marks the atmosphere of cultural symbols that the idea of creating such a utopia of postmodernist atmosphere is compatible with the pattern of photomontage images and their imitation and fusion properties
Explaining the Role of Changing Components of the Problem on Increasing Creativity in the Field of Architectural Design Competitiveness
Get PDFKnowledge has long been in the field of human knowledge. In the evolutionary history of science, many theories and hypotheses have been proposed and proven. This category reflects the fundamental changes in the way of thinking in human knowledge. In the contemporary era, knowledge faces more complex issues. Therefore, achieving growth and production in any field using new methods based on future vision is one of the pillars of human knowledge. In the field of studies, the process of architectural design, the growth and development of creativity, that is, how the idea arises and develops in the mind. Creative results in the field of architecture can be the result of changing components of the problem according to recognizing the existing contradictions in the field of architectural design process. Since design process involves the emergence, evolution, metamorphosis of ideas, and formation of concepts, one of the topics in the design process is conceptual tradition. Conceptual tradition by changing the way of thinking, offers creative solutions to enhance the way of knowing and solving the optimal problem. The role of conceptual tradition in the development of the architectural design process is by changing the components of the design problem. On the other hand, competitiveness is the basis for the growth and enhancement of architectural design field. Therefore, achieving meaningful relationship between changing the components of the problem and competitiveness in architectural design, to increase creativity in the field of architectural design is a necessity of research. The research method has been “deductive reasoning” and using “analytic-descriptive” measures, with quantitative and qualitative approach. Questionnaire is used for field survey. To validate the data, standard evaluation tools and theories of Delphi expert community have been cited. Preliminary data extracted from the first stage in eight architectural projects eligible for research were evaluated through Delphi and related factors were extracted. Finally, using pls software and regression test based on the extracted data, the research hypotheses were proved
The Effect of Parents’ Socio-Economic Status and their Participation in Learning Music and choosing Children’s Instruments
Get PDFThe socio-economic status of parents is directly related to parents' participation in activities related to their child's music learning. However, there is insufficient evidence on the impact of parents' socio-economic status on music learning activities and children's choice of instruments. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of socio-economic status of parents on their participation in their children's music learning and children's entertainment with music-related activities. This study examined the value and extent of parental involvement from the perspective of 157 parents with children between 3 and 12 years old, enrolled in music classes in Tehran. The main tool for collecting information required for the research was a questionnaire. Descriptive statistics were used to collect the quantitative data of the questionnaires and the collected data were analyzed using SPSS and Excel statistical software. In addition, children from families with high socio-economic status are more involved in music learning activities. As this study shows, the socio-economic status of parents has a significant impact on their children's participation, perspective and interaction. Therefore, educators should pay more attention to children's backgrounds in order to provide appropriate guidance and support based on the needs of each student and their parents. A more regular communication and interaction between the teacher, the student and the parents about the challenges they face and their expectations will help increase children's learning of music
Comparative study of Fabric Patterns in Gurkani and Ottoman Affected by Fabric Texture in Safavid Iran
Get PDFThe art of weaving is one of the most important arts, which have widespread use in society and at the same time expressing the work of the artists.
This art is considered to be the most valuable and oldest industries among Muslim countries especially India, Iran and Ottoman. The nineteenth to eleventh ah /fifth and seventh centuries have been very important in terms of the role, color, texture and composition of fabrics in particular, this two civilization (India and ottoman) have been influenced by various art of the Safavid era in the past of centuries and have been affected. In this research, we study the roles and designs used and woven in Gurkani and ottoman era, fabrics as well as a variety of designs and texture and the type of color and composition used in the fabric and the impact and have been effected. These civilizations are on each other with attention of the Safavid era has been adapted reviewed. The main focus of research is the similarities and differences in woven designs and patterns in Gurkani and ottoman fabrics affected by Safavid. So first the texture of the fabric during the Gurkani and ottoman times, then the categorization of designs woven motifs are divided into three groups of plant, animals, humans and the design of the drawing lines. This research has been complied in a descriptive and analytical manner and using library sources to comparatively study the fabric patterns in the Gurkani and Ottoman period, influenced by the Safavid era. The use of plant, animals and human designs is the common denominator in these two civilizations. 
Creative Cities: A Case of Mumbai
Get PDFCivilisations and cities have always been a cradle for nurturing art and culture. From cave paintings to digital art and folk tales to cinema, a varied form of arts have shaped people and civilisations and sustained creative economies.
Today, however, we are moving towards an urban development which does not taken into cognizance, the significance of art and culture in its built form, leading to a growing void in the cultural understanding of the city and distancing people from the arts. Recreation and social life is moving away from places and activities that stimulate our senses and incite our curiosity leading to an experiential starvation.
This study attempts to envision a city that uses urban design as a tool and the arts as a medium to connect people and influence appropriate urban transformation.
KEY WORDS: Art, Culture, Community, Creative City, Creative Econom