
Art has been a powerful vehicle for human self-expression from antiquity to the present. For children, art is not merely an aesthetic activity but one that develops their dream abilities and allows them to express their emotions freely. The importance of Child art is evident in its contribution to their cognitive, emotional and social development as well as in its ability to reveal their creative potential.Children’s ArtChildren’s art consists of original activities. It is a process through whic
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PhPhilosophy of dance is a field that examines fundamental philosophical questions such as the ontology, aesthetics, epistemology, and ethical dimensions of dance. This discipline addresses questions like what dance is, how it can be considered an art form, what meanings it carries, and how it produces knowledge and expression through bodily movement. It also analyzes the relationship between dance and society, culture, identity, and politics from a philosophical perspective. In this way, the phil
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PhPhilosophy of theatre is a branch of philosophy that produces systematic thought on the nature, purpose, function, and fundamental concepts of theatre. It addresses the basic elements of the art of theatre—such as representation, imitation, reality, fiction, acting, the relationship with the audience, and staging—at a conceptual level. The philosophy of theatre establishes a field of critical thought on theatre by questioning how it differs from other art forms, its social and ethical dimensions
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A mishtar is a tool consisting of threads stretched at equal intervals on a thin cardboard, placed beneath the paper to be written on, and pressed by hand to produce evenly spaced lines on the paper, ensuring neat handwriting.【1】 The word’s etymology derives from the Arabic roots “satr” or “satar,” meaning “to write” and “line.” In the Ottoman period, the tool was known as “mistar,” while in the Arab world it is called “mistara.” Its Persian equivalent is “hat-keş.”Historical BackgroundThe histo
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PhPhilosophy of cinema is an interdisciplinary field that examines the nature of cinematic art, its modes of expression, ontological structure, and its relationship with the viewer through a philosophical perspective. This field addresses both the philosophical questioning of cinema and the investigation of whether philosophical questions can be expressed through film. Philosophy of cinema is shaped around two primary approaches: philosophy *about* film (philosophy of film) and the evaluation of f
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PhHumor, with its multilayered structure operating between individual experience and cultural context, is defined not merely as an amusing element but as a thought-provoking, questioning, and critical mode of expression. Although one of the oldest forms of human narrative, it is regarded as one of the most difficult concepts to define philosophically. Questions about the nature of humor—what is humor, what do we laugh at, why do we laugh—reveal that it is not merely an entertainment device but a c
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Articles on Art and Literature is a collection of essays and articles by Turkish literary scholar, critic, and writer Prof. Dr. Orhan Okay (1931–2017), published as part of Dergâh Publications’ "Turkish Literature – Studies" series. The book brings together Okay’s writings on art and literature, originally published in various journals between 1969 and 1987. First printed in June 1990, the work comprises 262 pages and has reached its fifth edition as of October 2019.Content and Thematic Structur
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The golden ratio (φ) is a mathematical constant regarded as one of the most aesthetically harmonious proportions observed in architecture and nature. Approximately equal to 1.618, this ratio expresses a special relationship between two quantities. When a line or shape is divided according to the golden ratio, the ratio of the larger part to the smaller part equals the ratio of the whole to the larger part. This proportion creates a sense of visual harmony and appeal.Historical Development of the
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In architecture, form is a multifaceted design component that defines a building’s physical and visual presence while determining its spatial boundaries, volume, and relationships with its surroundings. Form integrates the building’s character, functional requirements, and aesthetic values through a holistic approach, directly shaping both the designer’s creative vision and the user’s perception and experience of space.A building’s form is more than a simple massing arrangement; it possesses a w
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In architecture, ratio and proportion refers to the systematic set of mathematical and visual relationships established between spatial elements to ensure that buildings form a balanced and harmonious whole, both functionally and aesthetically. Ratio defines the quantitative relationship between parts within a building or spatial whole, or between a part and the whole; proportion ensures the harmonious and continuous relationship among these ratios. These relationships not only determine the phy
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