International Journal of Literature and Arts

Volume 7, Issue 4, July 2019

  • A Study of the Spiritual Expression of Corridors in Literati Gardens

    Tang Fengqiang, Fu Junjie

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 4, July 2019
    Pages: 70-77
    Received: 12 July 2019
    Accepted: 6 August 2019
    Published: 19 August 2019
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    Abstract: Chinese ancient literati drew inspiration from traditional paintings and pursue picturesque scene in terms of artistic expression in constructing gardens. Using the method of image analysis, literature review, field investigation, and logical analysis, an important element of literati garden construction -- corridor, as the research object, was stu... Show More
  • Shared Literacies: Promoting Thinking and Learning in Art Education Through Movement Literacy

    Shlomit Ofer

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 4, July 2019
    Pages: 78-86
    Received: 6 April 2019
    Published: 27 August 2019
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    Abstract: The notion of Shared Literacies describes a process in which specialization in two separate domains merge to generate an opportunity for a new kind of knowledge to evolve. The paper presents a study where "movement literacy" (expertise in the field of dance in both theoretical and practical aspects) meets "graphic-symbolic literacy" (expertise in t... Show More
  • Design Philosophy and Methods of Alvar Aalto from the Ecological Aesthetics

    Jun Du

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 4, July 2019
    Pages: 87-92
    Received: 17 July 2019
    Published: 27 August 2019
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    Abstract: This work aims to study the design ideas of Alva Aalto from the perspective of ecological aesthetics. He is a famous Finnish architect and industrial designer, as well as an internationally renowned modernist design master. He absorbs the modernist design concept objectively and critically, and he adheres to green design, organic design and pays at... Show More