REVIEW OF ARTISTIC EDUCATION
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Journal Code: Review of Artistic Education - 10.35218
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Number: 29
Cover Date (month and year): 05.2025
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Filename: Review of Artistic Education - 10.35218 / 30 / 2025 / 28_paper.pdf
DOI: 10.35218/rae-2025-0028 / https://doi.org/10.35218/rae-2025-0028
Title: THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN ART – MODERNISM AND ABSTRACTION IN THE PERIOD 1910-1925
Author(s): Marinela Rusu
Affiliation(s): Senior Researcher II PhD. and Visual Artist, Romanian Academy, Institute ”Gheorghe Zane” from Iași Branch, România
Abstract: Abstraction in painting and sculpture developed simultaneously in several European capitals in the first decade of the 20th century. This phenomenon was, of course, inextricably linked to the formal developments of post-impressionism and cubism, implying the desire to separate from nature but also to give the resulting new art a deep spiritual content, thus becoming a characteristic of the modernist period. This paper analyzes the defining aspects of the development of abstraction in art at the beginning of the 20th century. On the one hand, we will present the way in which the visual language specific to modernism derived from the decorative arts, especially the textile one, and on the other hand, we will analyze the way in which the fashion currents that resulted from the geometric abstractions in art, have come to signify modernity, being able at the same time to evade social changes that have taken place, ultimately eroding the ideal of individual artistic freedom, so valued by modern artists since the beginning of the 20th century. We will seek to understand the role of women in modern artistic creation, both as producers of this new visual culture but also as signifiers of the meaning of everything that was created during this period. The present paper also refers to the change in the interpretation of the female body in art, moving from the previous status, seen as an erotic attack on the female form (e.g.: "Prostitutes" by Manet and Picasso, "Primitives" by Gauguin, "Nudes" of Matisse – who presented women as powerless and sexually subjugated), to stylistic and formal innovations.
Key words: modernism, art, femininity, fashion, design
Filename: Review of Artistic Education - 10.35218 / 30 / 2025 / 29_paper.pdf
DOI: 10.35218/rae-2025-0029 / https://doi.org/10.35218/rae-2025-0029
Title: ART-BASED INTERVENTION STRATEGIES. PERSPECTIVES OF SOCIAL PEDAGOGY ON COMMUNITY-BASED URBAN AND RURAL REGENERATION PROJECTS
Author(s): Adina – Petronela Vechiu
Affiliation(s): Assistant PhD., ”Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University, Iaşi, România
Abstract: Social pedagogy stands out as an interdisciplinary field concerned with social and educational interventions, which aim to facilitate human well-being by preventing and improving the deficiencies that lead to the achievement of individual potential and adaptation to society. The practical-applicative nature of social pedagogy involves the involvement of interdisciplinary teams of specialists in approaches aimed at identifying people or communities in difficulty, including, analyzing problems and effects and outlining customized intervention strategies in order to provide experiences aimed at optimizing the capacity of social adaptation. The methodological spectrum of the intervention plans has flexibility and allows applications with different degree of amplitude following the individual axis – community – society. Given the methodological diversity of social and socio-educational intervention projects, in this paper we will focus on strategies based on artistic activities. We will bring to the fore the impact of art consumption from both perspectives, of the warm universe related to the individual creator of artistic products and the cold universe, which reflects the valences of consumerism. In addition, we will highlight the potential benefits of involvement in artistic activities, referring to research evidence that has confirmed the link between art and improving quality of life across multiple sectors of private or community life. Art-based interventions respond to a high degree of applicability, for this reason we have summarized to offer some examples of community projects that capture the innovative approach of urban and rural regeneration on Romanian territory.
Key words: arts, intervention projects, social pedagogy, individual, community
Filename: Review of Artistic Education - 10.35218 / 30 / 2025 / 30_paper.pdf
DOI: 10.35218/rae-2025-0030 / https://doi.org/10.35218/rae-2025-0030
Title: A FEW CONSIDERATIONS ABOUT THE BEGINNING OF HUMAN KIND AND ART. PROTO PALEOLITHIC
Author(s): Ioana – Iulia Olaru
Affiliation(s): Professor PhD., “George Enescu” National University of Arts, Iaşi, România
Abstract: This material refers to a topic less present among the preoccupations of Art historians. This fact is surprising, because for so old an epoch as the one which is previous to Paleolithic, the artefacts that have reached out times are the only ones that facilitate knowledge about the human beings from that period. These were represented by Homo habilis, the creator of the first archeological culture from the entire History, called “Olduvayan” or pebble culture, named after the site from Olduvay (Tanzania, Africa). In meridional Europe, on the territory of France and Spain, sites were found and they could be dated back to Protopaleolithic, and also in Asia (Mongolia), incisions and traces of fire were also found. Except for the proofs about the settlements and dwellings from the 1st layer Olduvay (the oldest house in History), the figurative “art” of this period is represented taking the shape of the premises of a future Prehistoric Art.
Key words: Australopithec, Neanderthalian, eolith, hominid, pithecantrope
Filename: Review of Artistic Education - 10.35218 / 30 / 2025 / 31_paper.pdf
DOI: 10.35218/rae-2025-0031 / https://doi.org/10.35218/rae-2025-0031
Title: PERFORMATIVITY BETWEEN REALITY AND FICTION IN MEDIA PHOTOGRAPHY
Author(s): Bogdan Teodorescu
Affiliation(s): Associate Professor PhD., “George Enescu” National University of Arts, Iaşi, România
Abstract: Performativity and staging in photography are constructive practices performed in front of the camera. The present material aims to analyze a series of situations in which photos considered documentary access technical subterfuges to divert or correct reality and some variants in which staged photos symbolically reproduce reality.
Key words: performance photography, staging, media, visual communication, fiction
Filename: Review of Artistic Education - 10.35218 / 30 / 2025 / 32_paper.pdf
DOI: 10.35218/rae-2025-0032 / https://doi.org/10.35218/rae-2025-0032
Title: INFORMAL EDUCATION FOR THE YOUNG ADULTS BY VISUAL ARTS
Author(s): Smaranda – Sabina Moldovan, Ioana Palamar
Affiliation(s): Assistant PhD., West University, Timișoara, România, Lecturer PhD., „George Enescu” National University of Arts, Iaşi, România
Abstract: The present paper aims to explore and search in the particularities of the informal educational system mainly developed through Erasmus programme and funding. The methodology is a wide one based on artistic research, experiment and dialogical groups. We hope to bring new forms of informal education that can be applied to a large group of young adults, in an online system with application in the physical environment of each area.
Key words: Erasmus, collaboration, art activity, workshop, exhibition
Filename: Review of Artistic Education - 10.35218 / 30 / 2025 / 33_paper.pdf
DOI: 10.35218/rae-2025-0033 / https://doi.org/10.35218/rae-2025-0033
Title: THE USEFULNESS OF ART THERAPY TECHNIQUES IN EDUCATIONAL COUNSELING
Author(s): Maria Corcevoi
Affiliation(s): Lecturer PhD., ”Alecu Russo” State University, Bălţi, Republic of Moldavia
Abstract: Art therapy techniques are essential in educational counseling, particularly in the context of globalization and digitalization, where stress, anxiety, social isolation, and informational overload increasingly impact students' mental health. Art therapy provides a creative means to address these challenges through activities such as drawing, painting, or modeling, allowing students to express emotions and thoughts non-verbally, thereby relieving tension. Artistic expression not only facilitates access to emotions and experiences but also offers a context in which clients can creatively reshape their self-perception and personal experiences. This process supports healing and personal development, solidifying art therapy as a valuable method in educational and psychological counseling.
Key words: Art therapy, educational counseling, mental health, personal development, emotions and thoughts
Filename: Review of Artistic Education - 10.35218 / 30 / 2025 / 34_paper.pdf
DOI: 10.35218/rae-2025-0034 / https://doi.org/10.35218/rae-2025-0034
Title: ART THERAPY AS A PRACTICE IN TIMES OF WAR AND TRAUMA INTERVENTION: THE ROLE OF CREATIVE EXPRESSION FOR CHILDREN IN UKRAINIAN REFUGEE CAMPS IN THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA
Author(s): Valeria Barbas
Affiliation(s): Superior Researcher PhD., Institute of Cultural Heritage, Chișinău, Republic of Moldovia
Abstract: The recent war in Ukraine has brought physical and psychological damage widespreading trauma that can last for generations leaving indelible marks. Art therapy as a practice within war zones aids community cohesion and trauma processing during times of crisis. Unlike talk therapies, a non-verbal, accessible art practice has become a necessity, especially for children. In seven refugee camps in Republic of Moldova, a series of art workshops “My home” were conducted by Valeria Barbas for over 150 displaced Ukrainian children (in 2022). The independent initiative, which addresses the fragility of the concept of home, aimed to provide a temporary sense of security through art practice. Using drawing and painting as primary mediums in visual creation, fostered self-expression, so as the participatory, sharing and realization experiences, a sense of community.
Key words: art therapy, children, war in Ukraine, refugee, trauma, painting
Filename: Review of Artistic Education - 10.35218 / 30 / 2025 / 35_paper.pdf
DOI: 10.35218/rae-2025-0035 / https://doi.org/10.35218/rae-2025-0035
Title: IMPORTANCE OF TEACHING VISUAL ARTS IN NIGERIAN BASIC EDUCATION SCHOOLS
Author(s): Felix Onaiwu Osaigbovo
Affiliation(s): Associate Professor PhD., University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
Abstract: The Unesco institute for statistics defines Basic education as a whole range of educational activities taking place in various settings, that aim to meet basic learning needs as defined in the World Declaration on Education for All (Jomtien, Thailand, 1990). According to the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) standard, basic education comprises primary education (first stage of basic education) and lower secondary education (second stage). This is the formative stage of education and so extreme care needs be taken in teaching and steering children of this age which most likely would be roughly between five and thirteen years. Most schools do not follow the right way of teaching visual arts in these basic schools especially when they lack the right trained manpower to cope with the subject and so it is the desire of this writer to proffer solutions to this problem in this aspect of basic education. The objective of this research is to compartmentalize and bring to the fore how visual art should be taught at this level of education. The methods of carrying out this research are both pedagogical, descriptive and quasi-survey with a touch of literature review and at the end, it was found out that various classes have their various methods of imparting knowledge of the visual arts on the pupils and students and that teaching of this class is not without its attendant problems. Solutions were proffered, conclusions were drawn and recommendations made.
Key words: Basic Education, Teaching, Visual Arts, Methodology, Problems
Filename: Review of Artistic Education - 10.35218 / 30 / 2025 / 36_paper.pdf
DOI: 10.35218/rae-2025-0036 / https://doi.org/10.35218/rae-2025-0036
Title: ART FOR CIGARETTE WASTE AWARENESS
Author(s): Ricardo Ramos, Samir Zedam, Maria José Rodrigues, Luís Castanheira
Affiliation(s): Candidate Doctoral, Researcher III, Candidate Doctoral, Researcher III, Assistant, Assistant, Polytechnic Institute, Bragança, Portugal
Abstract: The habit of discarding cigarette butts on the ground is an old but still recurring problem around the world. Having noticed this problem at a higher education institution in Portugal, the aim was to use art as an environmental education activity to raise awareness among smokers. It is well known that art, in its many forms, can be used to raise awareness of environmental conservation. This work is more than just an environmental education activity to raise awareness in the community, it is also a data collection project aimed at ascertaining the impact of the work in question on the community. This study can be methodologically classified as a participatory action research study, using art as an educational intervention and data collection instrument for environmental awareness. The data showed that the respondents encouraged more initiatives of this nature and were sensitized to the problem after seeing the work.
Key words: art, awareness, environmental education, education
Filename: Review of Artistic Education - 10.35218 / 30 / 2025 / 37_paper.pdf
DOI: 10.35218/rae-2025-0037 / https://doi.org/10.35218/rae-2025-0037
Title: TEACHING DRAWING FORMALLY, NON-FORMALLY AND INFORMALLY. DRAWING PRACTICES TO IMPROVE OUR PERCEPTION
Author(s): Verónica Perales Blanco
Affiliation(s): Researcher, Professor, University of Murcia, Spain
Abstract: In this presentation, I will discuss the potential of drawing practice to amplify our perception and learning capacity. I will describe firstly what I consider formal, non-formal and informal drawing related to the different types of education. Then I will point out which aspects of our learning process can be affected by each of these modes or types of drawing and framework. Some concrete exercises and results will also be explained in order to demonstrate and exemplify the characteristics described previously. In the last part, I will go deeper into a set of non-formal exercises entitled Drawing While Moving, the main part of an educational innovation project at the University of Murcia. This journey will allow me to conclude with some appreciations linked to environmental awareness and how the scarce connection with the natural space (planetary body) and our own body can be approached through the practice of drawing.
Key words: drawing, learning, embodied cognition, multi-sensory perception, ecology
Filename: Review of Artistic Education - 10.35218 / 30 / 2025 / 38_paper.pdf
DOI: 10.35218/rae-2025-0038 / https://doi.org/10.35218/rae-2025-0038
Title: THE INTEGRATION OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES IN STUDENTS’ TRAINING IN THE FIELD OF BOOK GRAPHICS
Author(s): Aliona Timuța
Affiliation(s): Candidate Doctoral, ”Ion Creangă” State Pedagogical University, Chișinău, Republic of Moldavia, Lecturer, Academy of Music, Theater and Fine Arts, Chișinău, Republic of Moldavia
Abstract: In the context of digitalization and modernization of production processes in the field of book publishing and printing, the issue of training graphic design students in accordance with the requirements and conditions of their future professional activity arises. Acquiring competencies in the field of computer graphics and digital technologies is an essential condition for the professional implementation of graphics. In this article, the author attempted to analyze digital technologies from the point of view of pedagogical experience in using computer graphics to create book illustrations, awareness of the relevance and necessity of the knowledge gained.
Key words: information technologies, book graphics, illustration, digital graphics, graphic design
Filename: Review of Artistic Education - 10.35218 / 30 / 2025 / 39_paper.pdf
DOI: 10.35218/rae-2025-0039 / https://doi.org/10.35218/rae-2025-0039
Title: THE SPREAD AND INFLUENCE OF CHINESE PORCELAIN IN EUROPE DURING THE 17TH-18TH CENTURIES
Author(s): Li Xinxin, Iarîna Savițkaia Baraghin
Affiliation(s): Candidate Doctoral, China, Academy of Music, Theater and Fine Arts, Chișinău, Republic of Moldavia, Associate Professor PhD., Academy of Music, Theater and Fine Arts, Chișinău, Republic of Moldavia
Abstract: This article discusses the spread of Chinese porcelain in Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries and its impact on European art, culture, and economy. Fueled by global trade networks, Chinese porcelain entered the European market through the East India Companies, becoming a luxury item for aristocrats and the upper class. As demand for porcelain grew, Europe gradually began to imitate and develop its own porcelain industry, exemplified by Germany's Meissen. Chinese porcelain not only had a profound influence on material culture but also shaped European artistic creation through its styles and decorative patterns. By analyzing the economic, artistic, and cultural impacts of porcelain trade between China and Europe, this paper reviewed the general overview of porcelain exchange during the 17th and 18th centuries.
Key words: Chinese Porcelain, European porcelain, 17-18 century, cultural exchange, artistic influence
Filename: Review of Artistic Education - 10.35218 / 30 / 2025 / 40_paper.pdf
DOI: 10.35218/rae-2025-0040 / https://doi.org/10.35218/rae-2025-0040
Title: EXPLORING THE AESTHETIC CONCEPT OF 'YIJING' IN SHANGHAI SCHOOL OIL PAINTING
Author(s): Chen Yuhang, Iarîna Savițkaia Baraghin
Affiliation(s): Candidate Doctoral, China, Academy of Music, Theater and Fine Arts, Chișinău, Republic of Moldavia, Associate Professor PhD., Academy of Music, Theater and Fine Arts, Chișinău, Republic of Moldavia
Abstract: This paper centers on the core concept of yijing in traditional Chinese aesthetics, exploring its manifestation in Shanghai School oil paintings and its unique role in the fusion of Eastern and Western art. Shanghai School artists, while adopting Western painting techniques, preserved the aesthetic of yijing rooted in Chinese tradition, creating a modern oil painting style characterized by the lively spirit Vivid Spirit of Chinese painting. This paper examines aspects such as composition, color use, and the interplay between emptiness and substance within Shanghai School oil paintings to analyze how yijing aesthetics emerge through the integration of Eastern and Western artistic techniques. Using case studies of specific works, it demonstrates how yijing conveys emotion and deepens the meaning of the canvas.
Key words: Shanghai School Oil Painting; Yijing Aesthetics; Vivid Spirit; East-West Artistic Fusion
Filename: Review of Artistic Education - 10.35218 / 30 / 2025 / 41_paper.pdf
DOI: 10.35218/rae-2025-0041 / https://doi.org/10.35218/rae-2025-0041
Title: EDUCATION 4.0: THE DIGITALISATION OF EDUCATION AND ITS ETHICAL IMPLICATIONS (INCLUDING ARTS)
Author(s): Bogdan Gabriel Georgescu, Petrișor Laurențiu Țucă, Ciprian Mihai Dobre, Oana Mariana Ciuchi
Affiliation(s): Candidate Doctoral, Candidate Doctoral, Professor PhD., Associate Professor PhD., National University of Science and Technology Politehnica, București, România
Abstract: Education 4.0 represents a transformative shift in the educational landscape, driven by the technological advancements of the fourth industrial revolution. This new paradigm promotes connected and personalised learning tailored to meet the challenges and opportunities of the digital era. This article explores the ethical implications of integrating digital tools into higher education. Online platforms and virtual classrooms make educational resources more accessible, fostering flexible, student-centred learning. These strategies enhance digital literacy and prepare students for the interconnected, technology-driven world. However, the shift to Education 4.0 brings ethical concerns, such as data privacy, cybersecurity, and equitable access to education. It is crucial for educators and administrators to be aware of these challenges and to develop strategies that mitigate potential risks.
Key words: Digital Education, Education 4.0, Ethical Implications, Personalized Learning, Data Privacy
Filename: Review of Artistic Education - 10.35218 / 30 / 2025 / 42_paper.pdf
DOI: 10.35218/rae-2025-0042 / https://doi.org/10.35218/rae-2025-0042
Title: EFFECTS OF NARRATIVE THERAPY ON SELF-COMPASSION, LOCUS OF CONTROL AND RESILIENCE IN ART STUDENTS
Author(s): Dorina Iușcă, Ovidiu Gavrilovici, Ioana Petcu-Pădurean
Affiliation(s): Associate Professor PhD., “George Enescu” National University of Arts, Iași, România, Professor PhD. hab., ”Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University, Iași, România, Associate Professor PhD. hab., “George Enescu” National University of Arts, Iași, România
Abstract: A growing body of research has shown the multiple benefits narrative therapy has on personal development and overcoming adversities. With social change increasingly becoming part of mainstream psychological practice, narrative therapy offers an innovative and inclusive model for honoring the lived experience of clients. In July 11-12 and September 18, 2024, within the ICMA UNAGE ArtReal grant: “Interdisciplinary radiographies between performance art and narrative psychology”, a series of workshops took place. During these workshops, a narrative specialist applied the Tree of Life technique on 33 students of “George Enescu” National University of Arts in Iași, from the Faculty of Theatre, the Faculty of Music Performance, Composition and Theoretical Music Studies and the Faculty of Visual Arts and Design. The subjects completed three questionnaires focused on locus of control, self-compassion and psychological resilience, before and after the workshops. We considered the three variables relevant to their artistic identity, as their feedback provided the subjects with the opportunity to complete their own story as actors, musicians or visual artists. Through comparative statistical analysis, we discovered significant differences in resilience, locus of control and self-compassion levels before and after the workshops. Although the small group of participants makes it difficult to generalize the results, these findings create new implications regarding the value of narrative therapy for the construction of identity.
Key words: narrative therapy, tree of life technique, self-compassion, locus of control, resilience
Filename: Review of Artistic Education - 10.35218 / 30 / 2025 / 43_paper.pdf
DOI: 10.35218/rae-2025-0043 / https://doi.org/10.35218/rae-2025-0043
Title: THE COGNITIVE BENEFITS OF ART
Author(s): Felicia Ceaușu
Affiliation(s): Researcher III PhD., Romanian Academy, Institute ”Gheorghe Zane” from Iași Branch, România
Abstract: Numerous studies have shown that engaging in drawing can have a positive effect on various cognitive functions. One of the key ways that drawing affects the brain is by improving concentration. When we draw, our brains are forced to focus on the task at hand, which can help improve our attention span and ability to stay focused on other tasks as well. In people who regularly engage in drawing, brain scans have shown an overall increase in gray matter in both hemispheres of the brain. Following the scan, the old belief that artists often use the right side of the brain was dismantled. Drawing also stimulates the brain's creative processes, helping to increase our problem-solving skills and ability to think outside of stereotypes. By allowing our minds to wander and explore different ideas through drawing, we are able to come up with unique solutions to problems and think more creatively in general. The researchers analyzed the effects of images of real works of art versus reproductions displayed on volunteers' glasses inside a working MRI scanner. Real works of art had a strong positive response in the precuneus, the part of the brain involved in consciousness, self-reflection and personal memories. Gerrit van Honthorst's opera „The Violin Player” gave a positive "approach" stimulus of 0.41 out of 1 in real life. For the poster, the impact was only 0.05. Additionally, drawing can have a calming effect on the brain, helping to reduce stress and anxiety. When we draw, our brain releases dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with feelings of pleasure and reward. This can help reduce feelings of stress and improve our overall sense of well-being. Moreover, an increased level of gray matter was also observed in the parietal lobe of the brain of the artists. The parietal lobe is the area responsible for improving spatial orientation and cognition. Drawing is used in the treatment of people with brain conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and more. Drastic improvements are observed in memory. When you look more closely at a work of art, really notice it, your brain can begin to mimic the neural activity of the artist who created it. New neural pathways begin to form and a state of inspiration is stimulated.
Key words: cognitive functions, drawing, memory, stress, creativity
Filename: Review of Artistic Education - 10.35218 / 30 / 2025 / 44_paper.pdf
DOI: 10.35218/rae-2025-0044 / https://doi.org/10.35218/rae-2025-0044
Title: ARTISTIC EDUCATION IN THE INNOVATIVE PRAXEOLOGICAL FOCUS
Author(s): Tatiana Bularga
Affiliation(s): Associate Professor PhD. hab., ”Alecu Russo” State University from Bălţi, Republic of Moldavia
Abstract: The challenge of implementing a formative and innovative praxeology in artistic education is not a whim of the moment and any request purely theoretical, but a vital and practical necessity aimed at mobilizing all human resources to change both the integrative and professional vision of teachers and direct responsibility for the quality of their daily actions with the actors of training.
Key words: artistic action, behavioral maps, professional competence of teachers, proactive person, artistic reception
Filename: Review of Artistic Education - 10.35218 / 30 / 2025 / 45_paper.pdf
DOI: 10.35218/rae-2025-0045 / https://doi.org/10.35218/rae-2025-0045
Title: THE PRACTICE OF SLOW WALKING APPLIED TO ECOLOGICAL AWARENESS AND ARTISTIC RESEARCH
Author(s): María Dolores Esparza Sánchez
Affiliation(s): Candidate Doctoral, University, Murcia, Spain
Abstract: Quite often one of the questions that young researchers face with difficulty is the differentiation between methods, methodologies, processes and procedures. Immersed in the development of my doctoral thesis, this question has occupied a fundamental part of my work so far because the process, that distance that separates the inputs from the outputs or the first actions from the results, takes on a more than remarkable importance in my approach. In my approach, the process is like an essence that is replicated and tinges on the whole of the research. The application of the slow walking technique, linked to detailed study, drawing, dimensioning and measuring, affects the development of all my research. This presentation focuses on the description of the process in my doctoral research, understood as a line on which I walk, the line that I inhabit and that inhabits me. Green intelligence, vegetal displacements and ecological awareness will be the main connected points of this approach.
Key words: process, vegetal displacement, drawing, green intelligence, rhythm
Filename: Review of Artistic Education - 10.35218 / 30 / 2025 / 46_paper.pdf
DOI: 10.35218/rae-2025-0046 / https://doi.org/10.35218/rae-2025-0046
Title: ETHICAL VALUES IN ART EDUCATION
Author(s): Mirela Ștefănescu
Affiliation(s): Researcher III PhD., “George Enescu” National University of Arts, Iași, România
Abstact: One of the major problems of contemporary society concerns the moral state of people, especially the younger generation. Although it has always been a concern of human society, the topic of ethics education is more relevant than ever. Thus, in this article, we will analyze ethical values from the perspective of knowledge, understanding, and their correct application in the academic environment. These are essential principles that underlie artistic creation and scientific research, contributing to the formation of integrity professionals and the development of the ability to analyze human behavior in the university environment. Ethical values represent a fundamental pillar in the academic environment, guiding the behavior and decisions of all those involved in the educational process, constituting the set of moral norms that regulate the research process and optimize social interactions within higher education institutions. In this context, we will highlight the role of higher education institutions in promoting and applying ethical values, thus ensuring an integral academic climate which is beneficial for personality development, the growth of ethical thinking, and professional fulfillment.
Key words: ethical values, artistic creation, scientific research, educational process
Filename: Review of Artistic Education - 10.35218 / 30 / 2025 / 47_paper.pdf
DOI: 10.35218/rae-2025-0047 / https://doi.org/10.35218/rae-2025-0047
Title: TEACHER LEADERSHIP COMPETENCE IN CULTIVATING AN ANTI-BULLYING SCHOOL CLIMATE. PERSPECTIVES ON THE HIDDEN CURRICULUM (BY ARTS)
Author(s): Tudorița Grădinariu, Adina – Petronela Vechiu
Affiliation(s): Assistant PhD., Assistant PhD., ”Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University, Iași, România
Abstract: Particular attention is paid to the learning experiences that students benefit from during their time spent in school institutions and the social climate of the student class. Experts from different fields are striving to support an effective instructional process by developing documents regulating school curricula, which aim at holistic personality formation, empowerment and optimal adaptation to a constantly changing society. Although specialists' recommendations support desiderata that refer to the development of healthy attitudes and behaviour aimed at optimizing students well-being and strengthening their sense of belonging to the group, there is little discussion of the hidden curriculum and its role in shaping the behaviour of children and young people. This paper highlights the role of the teacher as a leader of the group of students - able to influence the classroom climate by promoting values and attitudes that foster empathy and social proactivity. We have developed these ideas by particularizing them in relation to the difficulties posed by bullying. Our discourse focused on peer leadership skills aimed at diminishing bullying behavior and ensuring a positive classroom climate. The paper also presents a series of recommendations aimed at useful practices for optimizing teachers' ability to influence by implementing a hidden curriculum that acts as a brake against hostile climate.
Key words: teacher leadership, competencies, anti-bullying, school climate, hidden curriculum
Filename: Review of Artistic Education - 10.35218 / 30 / 2025 / 48_paper.pdf
DOI: 10.35218/rae-2025-0048 / https://doi.org/10.35218/rae-2025-0048
Title: THE NONFORMAL APPROACH OF THE ART EDUCATION SYSTEM IN MOLDOVA IN THE LIGHT OF GLOBAL REFORMS
Author(s): Margarita Tetelea
Affiliation(s): Associate Professor PhD., Master of Arts, ”Alecu Russo” State University, Bălţi, Republic of Moldavia
Abstract: The article is dedicated to the proceedings of the World Conference "Cultural and Artistic Education", organized by UNESCO and hosted by the United Arab Emirates in its capital Abu Dhabi, which brought together almost 1,000 stakeholders from culture and education - including 90 ministers, 125 representatives of UNESCO member states. As the main outcome of this World Forum, UNESCO member states unanimously adopted a new global FRAMEWORK for cultural and artistic education, strengthening their commitment to integrated approaches to culture and education. The new UNESCO Framework emphasizes the need for lifelong learning in culture and the arts in all types of educational institutions with the aim of placing culture and the arts at the center of educational policies, strategies, curricula and programmes. The framework also focuses on the capabilities of digital technologies in cultural and artistic education to help promote intercultural dialogue and linguistic diversity.
Key words: arts education, cultural education, arts education, framework, lifelong learning, music/arts schools
Filename: Review of Artistic Education - 10.35218 / 30 / 2025 / 49_paper.pdf
DOI: 10.35218/rae-2025-0049 / https://doi.org/10.35218/rae-2025-0049
Title: DIDACTIC STRATEGIES FOR INTEGRATING THE ART-LANGUAGE TECHNIQUE INTO THE FOURTH GRADE READING CIRCLE
Author(s): Smărăndița – Elena Costin
Affiliation(s): Candidate Doctoral, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza”, Iași, România
Abstract: This article presents methodological suggestions for integrating art-language activities into reading circles for fourth-grade students. The focus is on fostering creativity, interpretative skills, and active participation through multimodal and interactive reading experiences. By valorizing the expressive and aesthetic dimensions of language, the suggested strategies aim to enhance students’ engagement with literary texts and to develop their communicative competence. Practical examples are provided to illustrate how art-language technique can be used to enrich reading comprehension, stimulate imagination, and encourage personal responses to literature. The proposed approaches are anchored in contemporary didactic principles and adapted to the cognitive and affective needs of primary school learners. The case study will focus on Veronica D. Niculescu’s novel A Summer with Isidor, which will be explored through an interdisciplinary lens by the students, with particular emphasis on its visual dimension.
Key words: art-language technique, reading circle, fourth grade, teaching strategies, literary education
Filename: Review of Artistic Education - 10.35218 / 30 / 2025 / 50_paper.pdf
DOI: 10.35218/rae-2025-0050 / https://doi.org/10.35218/rae-2025-0050
Title: INTERNET ADICTION AND ITS EFFECTS (FROM ARTS)
Author(s): Ona – Ionica Anghel
Affiliation(s): Lecturer PhD., “George Enescu” National University of Arts, Iași, România
Abstract: This study explores the impact of the internet on modern individuals, highlighting its dual role as both a tool for accessing information and a medium that shapes reality. While the internet offers benefits in education, communication, and entertainment, excessive use can lead to addiction, with negative effects on mental and physical health, such as anxiety, depression, social isolation, and decreased academic performance. Definitions of internet addiction are reviewed, and key explanatory models are brought to the forefront. Studying internet addiction remains essential for understanding its complex implications on personal, academic, and social success.
Key words: internet addiction, conceptualization, explanatory models, effects
Filename: Review of Artistic Education - 10.35218 / 30 / 2025 / 51_paper.pdf
DOI: 10.35218/rae-2025-0051 / https://doi.org/10.35218/rae-2025-0051
Title: THE IMPORTANCE OF MUSICAL EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN IN EARLY CHILDHOOD
Author(s): Angela Bejan, Elena Lăcustă
Affiliation(s): Associate Professor PhD., Associate Professor PhD.,”Alecu Russo” State University, Bălţi, Republic of Moldavia
Abstract: Humans uniquely possess the highest form of knowledge – art. Through art, we construct worlds where we experience emotions and events that are not directly our own. Recent anthropogenetic studies have shown that the humanoid developmental line that survived was the one that began creating and expressing emotions in primitive artistic forms. Thus, embracing art is a natural progression for the human species. Drawing on the parallels between phylogenetic and ontogenetic isomorphism, art can be integrated into a child's development from the earliest moments of life, including during the prenatal stage.
Key words: art, ontogeny, brain, neuroplasticity, child development
Filename: Review of Artistic Education - 10.35218 / 30 / 2025 / 52_paper.pdf
DOI: 10.35218/rae-2025-0052 / https://doi.org/10.35218/rae-2025-0052
Title: AUDITORY REPRESENTATIONS IN THE MUSICALITY OF PRESCHOOL CHILDREN
Author(s): Marina Morari
Affiliation(s): Associate Professor PhD., ”Alecu Russo” State University, Bălţi, Republic of Moldavia
Abstract: Auditory musical representations play a fundamental role in early childhood education, deeply influencing cognitive, emotional, and social development. To foster the development of children's auditory musical representations, it is crucial to identify the components of musicality that facilitate a deeper understanding of musical compositions. This article defines the concept of "auditory musical representation," discusses the key components of musicality, and explores various types of auditory representations, along with the activities that support their development.
Key words: early education, musicality, auditory musical representations, musical skills
Filename: Review of Artistic Education - 10.35218 / 30 / 2025 / 53_paper.pdf
DOI: 10.35218/rae-2025-0053 / https://doi.org/10.35218/rae-2025-0053
Title: THE EVOLUTIONARY OF THE CONCEPTS OF INTEGRALITY AND SYSTEM FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE MUSICAL EDUCATION LESSON
Author(s): Marina Caliga
Affiliation(s): Candidate Doctoral, Lecturer, ”Alecu Russo” State University, Bălţi, Republic of Moldavia
Abstract: This study highlights and theoretically argues the approach to the conceptual direction of integrality and system in the field of education, the multi-aspect perception of the respective phenomena. The analysis of literature from different fields, of normative acts, of national and international experiences regarding musical education determined the formulation of a series of benchmarks regarding the integrality. This fact led to forming an integral vision in the development of the student's personality and designating the ways to achieve this objective in the musical-educational field. The integrality becomes one of the basic dimensions of the systemic unit, being the result of the interconnection of the components of this system. The concept of integrality in the contemporary educational system is characterized by the formation of a new type of thinking, being in accordance with the new educational orientations. The integrality is under the influence of the profound changes taking place in education, there being several factors that prove the increased interest in the concept of integrality in musical pedagogy.
Key words: dimension, integrality, systemic approach, integrality factors, musical education
Filename: Review of Artistic Education - 10.35218 / 30 / 2025 / 54_paper.pdf
DOI: 10.35218/rae-2025-0054 / https://doi.org/10.35218/rae-2025-0054
Title: THE ROLE OF FORMAL, NONFORMAL AND INFORMAL SYSTEMS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF CULTURAL-CREATIVE COMPETENCES
Author(s): Zînica Nour Apostol
Affiliation(s): Candidate Doctoral, ”Ion Creangă” State Pedagogical University, Chișinău, Republic of Moldavia, Primary School Teacher, Secondary School no. 3, Galați, România
Abstract: Art education plays a fundamental role in the development of cognitive, emotional, and aesthetic abilities, contributing to a well-rounded formation that is sensitive to cultural diversity. This article explores the specificities of art education within formal, nonformal, and informal systems, analyzing the contribution of each type of education to the development of artistic and cultural competencies among students. The aim is to highlight the differences and complementarities of these systems, emphasizing the importance of a multidimensional and accessible art education for all.
Key words: art education, creative pedagogy, educational technologies
Filename: Review of Artistic Education - 10.35218 / 30 / 2025 / 55_paper.pdf
DOI: 10.35218/rae-2025-0055 / https://doi.org/10.35218/rae-2025-0055
Title: ON AN AESTHETICS OF THE TEACHING-LEARNING PROCESS IN THE AI SOCIETY
Author(s): Marius – Costel Eși
Affiliation(s): Lecturer PhD., ”Stefan cel Mare” University, Suceava, România, Candidate Doctoral, ”Babes-Bolyai” University, Cluj-Napoca, România
Abstract: The educational society highlights new ways of approaching the teaching process. Among these new approaches there is one that comes from the perspective of the new artificial intelligence. In other words, in this research our goal is to see to what extent the emergence and continuous development of AI has determined and still determines a new approach to the assimilation and learning process. Certainly, such an approach becomes exhaustive as a series of topics referring to such a theme are analyzed and explained. Under these conditions, the purpose of this research is to explore how aesthetics – in its sense of perception, beauty and harmony – can influence and improve the educational process in the context of the use of the artificial intelligence (AI). We are equally interested in analyzing how the concept of "aesthetics", usually associated with arts and design, can be applied to the teaching-learning process to create enjoyable and effective educational experiences. That is why we consider the approaches by which the learning materials are structured, the user interface in AI-based educational platforms or the design of virtual educational spaces, all contributing to a harmonious, attractive and pragmatic learning experience.
Key words: teaching aesthetics, learning aesthetics, assessment aesthetics, digital pedagogy, education
