Aesthetic and Cognitive Integration: Formulations in Ceramic Modeling as an Input to Enrich Contemporary Ceramic Production

Authors

  • Bayan Eid Albaheth PhD Candidate at King Saud University
  • Abeer Saad Almogren Professor of Ceramics, Department of Visual Arts, King Saud University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35560/jcofarts1735

Keywords:

Contemporary Ceramics, Ceramic Modeling, Aesthetic Integration, Cognitive Processes, Ceramic Production, Artistic Movements, Technological Innovations

Abstract

Contemporary ceramic manufacture displays an influential interchange of material science, aesthetic theory and conceptual groundwork, requiring improved technical skills matching intellectual involvement. This paper emphasizes on the combination of aesthetic and cognitive factors of ceramic forming, assuring how different substances formulation support contemporary practices in ceramics.

This study conducts a comprehensive analysis for an influential artistic movement such as as Abstract Expressionism, Cubism, Optical Art, Kinetic Art, Pop Art, Bauhaus, and Superrealism, linking these schools within ceramic theories that included functionalism and craftsmanship, expressiveness, conceptual art and sustainability. This analysis assures the development of methodologies of ceramic modeling with focusing particularly on the effect of color application, textile treatment, structure methods and apply the recent technology and foster innovations such as 3D printing and computer-aided design.

The research demonstrates that the combination of historical artistic movements and experimental materials with technological progress draws artists  into deeper engagement which moves the discipline past traditional craftsmanship practices. The research provides essential contributions to contemporary ceramic production discussions and offers practical insights for artists and researchers as well as educators while highlighting the significance of  cognitive-aesthetic synthesis for future ceramic art development.

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Published

2026-02-01

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Aesthetic and Cognitive Integration: Formulations in Ceramic Modeling as an Input to Enrich Contemporary Ceramic Production. (2026). Al-Academy , 120, 453-472. https://doi.org/10.35560/jcofarts1735

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