Thirteenth International Conference on The Arts in Society

Abstract

This visual analysis highlights cultural identity awareness by empowering knowledge of design authenticity through art pedagogy. This proposal describes the support of interdisciplinary learning methodologies of the formal elements of art and principles of design via unique international indigenous design. This study serves as an initial specimen for investigating details from specific indigenous artisan creations with examples from Wixáritari, Sami, and Ainu designs. The concept was developed from observations of current art and design education, cultural identity and design inclusion, as well as established teaching theories that guide current pedagogical methods. The objective of the work is to encourage supplementary understanding of cultural identity within formal design education. The reflections considered through this research lead to the issue not solely of art and design, but of how to learn and teach art and design. By providing methodologies that organize this content, the discipline can have conscientious sources of information to begin with and build upon. Furthermore, it creates more well-rounded and knowledgeable interdisciplinary interests and empathy. This study acknowledges that art and design education and research should be progressively geared towards addressing multicultural audiences with critical solutions that consider both the audience’s and their own cultural orientation.