Arts
Scope & Guideline
Fostering Dialogue Across Diverse Artistic Disciplines
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- African Art Historical Analysis:
The journal extensively covers the history of African art, exploring its evolution, cultural significance, and impact across various contexts. - Decolonization and Cultural Identity:
A consistent theme in the journal is the exploration of decolonial perspectives, emphasizing the reclamation of cultural identities and narratives in African art. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
The journal employs interdisciplinary methodologies, integrating perspectives from sociology, anthropology, and cultural studies to analyze African art and its global implications. - Contemporary Art Practices:
There is a strong focus on contemporary African artists and movements, investigating how current social, political, and technological changes influence artistic expression. - Art and Social Change:
The journal examines the role of art in facilitating social change, highlighting how artistic practices can challenge societal norms and advocate for justice. - Fashion and Textile Studies:
A significant area of focus includes the intersection of art with fashion and textiles, analyzing their roles in cultural exchange and identity formation. - Global Perspectives on African Art:
The journal contextualizes African art within global dialogues, examining its reception and representation in international art spheres.
Trending and Emerging
- Intersection of Art and Technology:
There is a growing exploration of how technology, including AI, influences the creation and teaching of African art, highlighting the relevance of digital mediums in contemporary practice. - Afrofuturism and Speculative Art:
The emergence of Afrofuturism as a theme signifies a growing interest in speculative narratives and futures envisioned through African art, reflecting broader cultural movements. - Decolonial Aesthetics:
An increasing focus on decolonial aesthetics is evident, addressing how art can challenge colonial legacies and reimagine cultural representations. - Global Diaspora and Transnational Dialogues:
The journal is showcasing more works that explore the connections between African art and the global diaspora, emphasizing transnational dialogues and cultural exchanges. - Community and Participatory Art Practices:
There is a trend towards examining community-based and participatory art practices, emphasizing the role of art in fostering social engagement and community empowerment. - Cultural Heritage and Sustainability:
Emerging discussions on cultural heritage emphasize sustainability and the preservation of artistic practices in the face of globalization and environmental challenges.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Art Forms:
There appears to be a decreasing emphasis on traditional art forms in favor of contemporary practices, as the journal increasingly highlights modern interpretations and innovations. - Eurocentric Art Historical Frameworks:
The journal is moving away from Eurocentric narratives in art history, focusing more on indigenous perspectives and methodologies, leading to a waning of traditional Western art historical approaches. - Art and Colonial Narratives:
While colonial narratives remain relevant, there's a noticeable decline in articles solely focused on colonialism, as the journal shifts towards more complex and nuanced discussions of post-colonial identities. - Static Representations of African Identity:
The journal's focus on static representations of African identity is waning, with a noticeable shift towards dynamic and evolving identities in contemporary contexts. - Formal Aesthetic Critique:
There is a decline in formalist critiques of African art, as the journal increasingly prioritizes socio-political contexts and cultural meanings over aesthetic evaluations.
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