CENTRAL ASIAN JOURNAL OF ARTS AND DESIGN

The Role of the Education and Upbringing System in Enhancing the Spirituality of the Younger Generation

2025-11-05T22:50:11+00:00

This study examines the primary role of the system of education and raising of the young generation in the context of the globalization process in the conditions of the digital information society on the ground of spirituality to play an important factor. The introduction states national development and social stability would be supported by pillars of spiritual maturity and moral culture. Nevertheless, there is a knowledge gap in the area of how institutions providing education combine the aspects of spiritual education with modern pedagogical and technological developments. This research employs a qualitative, critical approach rooted in pedagogical and sociocultural theory. The article explores the dynamics between schools, families, and community-based organizations in cultivating healthy responses to risk through spiritual resilience (“spiritual immunity”) and moral consciousness in our youth. They divide its functions into three interrelated components: developing scientific understanding of values, regulating emotions and encouraging moral social activity. The findings reveal that spiritual education coupled with the innovative pedagogical tools like case studies and creative thinking techniques enhances the students critical thinking and emotional intelligence. These curriculum improvements will help youth develop the skills to ward off harmful ideological seepage and prevent misinformation through the integration of media literacy and national ideological content. It suggests a sustainable education when knowledge, ethics and cultural identity are integrated in a harmonious manner. Together they create a model of moral development which includes strengthening family-school partnerships, teacher efficacy in spiritual instruction, and youth participation in arts and culture. The study therefore, implies that rather than just an academic instructional facility, the education system should transform into an energetic organization of spiritual and moral development.

Journalism as a Vibrant Form of Creative Activity

2025-11-07T14:48:14+00:00

Journalism, as an integral part of spiritual and cultural production, represents a unique form of creative and intellectual activity that reflects the complexity of human thought and communication. Historically, the study of journalistic creativity emerged in the late nineteenth century alongside the rise of the psychology of creativity, which aimed to explore the mechanisms of imagination, intuition, and mental processes in professional activity. Over time, journalism came to be viewed not merely as a medium for information dissemination but as a creative discipline involving artistic, cognitive, and communicative dimensions. Despite the recognition of journalism as a form of creative work, limited research has systematically analyzed its psychological and artistic aspects as interdependent elements of professional competence. This study seeks to identify the creative essence of journalism by examining its psychological foundations, methodological evolution, and aesthetic dimensions that define journalistic mastery. The analysis reveals that journalism synthesizes logical reasoning, emotional perception, and aesthetic expression, enabling journalists to transform facts into meaningful narratives that shape public consciousness and cultural identity. It highlights the interplay between imagination, intuition, and ethical responsibility in journalistic creativity. The study provides an interdisciplinary framework connecting the psychology of creativity with journalism studies, offering new insights into journalism as a form of intellectual art. These findings reaffirm the need to view journalism as both a social and creative force that nurtures moral consciousness, fosters critical thinking, and contributes to the cultural and spiritual development of society.

Traditions of Uzbek Musical Theatre

2025-11-09T11:43:36+00:00

This research investigates the development of Uzbek musical theatre traditions and their dissemination in the contemporary media sphere with a focus on their historical background, artistic variations and modern problems. Over the last millennium, forms of classical national musical drama have all but disappeared in recent decades in favor of a more superficial presentation of the genre in which playwrights and composers do not collaborate as creatively interdependently, as they used to. This study reveals a major gap in knowledge in current practice — a weakening of the old creative synthesis that once linked together direction, music and acting. This study uses a qualitative analytical technique, both archival research and analysis of major theatrical works and contributions of major directors, such as Rustam Bobokhonov, Rustam Madiyev, and Bahodir Nazarov, to review important stages in development. Results show that although the core of musical theatre is still solid, revival efforts depend on the tuning of classical and modern melody. The results show the importance of maintaining historical accuracy while connecting the past to modernity so that the audience retains interest and its culture remains persistent. DP abstract: The study concludes that a prospective Uzbek musical theatre form harmoniously combined with national traditions and modern European musical genres would allow for finding a way to the renewal of a national musical theatre form, which raises the voice of Uzbek music not only on national but also on international musical stages. Such a synthesis would maintain the genre's cultural identity yet inspire forward-thinking, experimental creation among future generations of creators.

The Artistic Interpretation of the Hero of Our Time on Stage

2025-11-10T06:00:58+00:00

This paper examines the modern-day production of the “hero of our time” on the stages of modern-day Uzbek theatre, highlighting the deeper moral, social, and ideological contexts which reflect the contemporary artistic interpretation of this concept. While there has been considerable improvement since the country gained independence, the paper finds a lack of well-rounded, relatable and relevant characters based on the values and issues of today. The qualitative descriptive-analytic method, using data from theatre archives, performances (2020–2025) and critical reviews were used. Through interviews with directors, actors, and scholars the research engaged with issues of dramaturgical structure, directorial interpretation, and acting technique. Results show that although Uzbex theatres and productions engage decisively with social issues involving patriotism, independence and moral awareness, dramaturgical depth, as well as contemporary characters, remain largely absent. Mix in the fact that there is a lack of collaboration between playwrights, directors and actors that translates to a lack of preparation by the time new actors reach the professional level and you have a recipe for disaster. These findings call for an integrated approach to artistic education, the infusion of new dramaturgical voices, and the establishment of institutions that will help bridge the gap between social reality and stage representation. The study ultimately argues that making a more well-rounded vision of the contemporary hero will take cultivation of the next gen, and a deeper relationship between creative interests. These insights have valuable implications for reaching a higher level of cultural, artistic and educational status of the theatre art of Uzbekistan.

Aristotle’s “Poetics” and the Requirements of Dramaturgy

2025-11-13T04:15:44+00:00

One of the most readable and perhaps most respected of all works in the entire world of literary theory is Aristotle's Poetics, which presented the very first systematic foundation to explain the laws of artistic production and the construction of drama. Poetics, composed in the 4th century BCE, outlined the theoretical foundations for tragedy, comedy, and drama as intricacies of the moral, philosophical, and aesthetic realms of human experience. Its concepts made great influence to a whole line of development in world literature-arising from the ancient Greek theatre from Uzbeks modern dramaturgy. At the same time, the practical application of Aristotle's dramaturgical theories especially in terms of genre definition and directing practice remains relatively unexamined in the context of contemporary theater scholarship. A Modern Relevance of Aristotelian Dramaturgical Theory: An historical, comparative, and analytical approach to proving Aristotelian dramaturgical theory throughout history is still relevant in explaining structure, genre and artistic wholeness in dramatic works. The findings of this study confirm that Aristotle's divisions between tragedy, comedy and drama are still an essential framework for understanding a playwright's worldview and artistic intention. His theories allowed for emotional depth, philosophical inquiry, and moral reflection to co-exist in harmony in the dramatic activity of such giants of the stage as Aeschylus, Shakespeare, Fitrat and Hamza. This research still considers Aristotle's Poetics not only as a historical piece, but mainly as a living methodological manual that serves as a bridge between the classical dramaturgy and the theory and practice of modern stage art. Results show how Poetics still represents a necessary tool for playwrights, directors, and scholars in constructing artistic integrity and philosophical coherence out of the theatre.

Scenic Solution of the Musical Drama “Tohir And Zuhra”: A Historical and Contemporary Interpretation

2025-11-28T15:50:46+00:00

The musical drama Tohir and Zuhra, created in 1939 by Sobir Abdulla and To‘xtasin Jalilov, is a pivotal work in Uzbek music theater, blending national traditions with modern theatrical expressions. Staged across numerous Uzbek theaters since its debut, this work gained popularity in Uzbekistan and neighboring countries due to its unique blend of music, drama, and national cultural heritage. Despite its long-standing prominence, the evolution of Tohir and Zuhra’s performances, and its adaptation to modern contexts, remains underexplored in contemporary academic discourse. This article aims to analyze the historical context, musical dramaturgy, and modern interpretations of Tohir and Zuhra across various productions. The study reveals that Tohir and Zuhra has undergone numerous adaptations, each shaping the emotional and thematic delivery of the piece. Changes in dramaturgy and music underscore the dynamic nature of its stage presence, with recent productions incorporating new musical elements and characters. This article offers a fresh perspective by examining the transformation of the musical drama from its original staging to its latest interpretations, considering both musical and dramaturgical aspects. The findings highlight the continued relevance of Tohir and Zuhra in contemporary Uzbek theater and its contribution to the evolving repertoire of musical drama, influencing both modern theatrical practices and the cultural memory of the Uzbek people.

The Theoretical Characteristics of Eastern and Western Art

2025-11-30T13:16:19+00:00

This article examines efforts both east and west to account for the significance of art in human life. Despite such writings by many scholars over the years on separate traditions, the shared ground between them remains only vaguely described. The study builds on thoughts articulated by Farobi, Ibn Sina, Shakespeare, Diderot, Goethe, and Brecht, filling the gap through close reading of their works as well as historical accounts. According to the analysis, the Eastern writers treat the art as the world view philosophy and as the ability which strengthens a soul, balances the internal world of the individual and contributes to the formation of the moral character of the personality. For Western thinkers, the potential of art came from its ability to challenge society, provoke critical thought and compel individuals to view their world differently. Regardless of these differences, art was not viewed as entertainment, but rather, a medium that reflects life as well as a tool that molds the view that people take of the world, and hence, how they behave both in thinking and in action. The research implies these histories still have relevance today. They help put into perspective how art continues to lead to social change, increased human knowledge, and cultural bridges between civilizations that matured thousands of miles apart.

On The Theoretical Foundations of Pop Art

2025-12-03T14:15:49+00:00

Alongside this, the article7 discusses the conditions under which Uzbek musical estrada has evolved into its own historical and cultural phenomenon, and why its essence remains so vague in scholarly studies. The pop music in Uzbekistan enjoyed rapid expansion in the latter half of the twentieth century and became a central part of public celebrations, media programming, and concert life, the field still remains conceptually splintered. Words like light music, mass music, beat, rock and common music are used for expressing the same thing but none of these terms reflects the fullness of this largely artistic reality. In order to cover this gap, the study builds on descriptive, historical comparative and typological approaches, examining both the literature and music samples. This method enables one to follow the gradual crystallization of estrada as a distinct performance style, rhythmic idiom, and function within contemporary Uzbek cultural practice. These results indicate that neither foreign categories or the Soviet-era notion of mass music can completely account for estrada. It evolved with proximity to the national musical traditions of Uzbekistan, which influenced its melodic roots and performance techniques. Thus, estrada, was popularised as a stand alone musical genre comprised of singable tunes, catchy rhythm, and showed performance.

Māasiri ʿālamgīrī As A Historical Source

2025-12-10T01:15:08+00:00

This paper examines the Māʾāsir-i ʿĀlamgīrī, the major chronicle authored by Mirza Muḥammad Ṣāqī Mustaʿid Khān (d. 1136/1723–24), as a foundational source for the political, administrative, military, and cultural history of the Baburid Empire during the reign of Emperor Aurangzeb ʿĀlamgīr (r. 1658–1707). Although biographical data on Mustaʿid Khān is limited, references within his own work establish his close involvement in imperial administration as munshī, dīwān, and eventually scribe of Aurangzeb’s confidential decrees. These positions granted him direct access to official documentation and intimate knowledge of court dynamics, enhancing the reliability and depth of his account. Commissioned by the senior courtier Ināyatullāh Khān and completed in 1122/1710–11, the chronicle synthesizes four categories of sources: imperial decrees and court records, the author’s personal observations, contemporary testimonies, and (for the first decade of the reign) Muḥammad Kāẓim’s ʿĀlamgīrnāma. Structured annalistically, the Māʾāsir-i ʿĀlamgīrī offers exceptionally detailed insight into Baburid state formation. It documents provincial administration, the composition and command structure of the army, fiscal systems, judicial institutions, and the operations of numerous central and provincial offices. The chronicle’s accounts of military campaigns spanning Bengal, Assam, Bijapur, Golconda, Kabul, Ajmer, and other regions shed light on logistical challenges, local resistance, and environmental crises. It further illuminates Aurangzeb’s religious policies, the compilation of the Fatāwā-yi ʿĀlamgīrī, and the emperor’s personal conduct. Additional sections address cultural production, genealogical information, natural phenomena, and diplomatic relations with Bukhara, Balkh, Kashgar, Iran, and Arabian states. By integrating extensive documentary evidence with firsthand observation, the Māʾāsir-i ʿĀlamgīrī emerges as an indispensable source for reassessing the political and institutional history of the late Baburid Empire. This study highlights its historiographical significance and its value for understanding imperial governance during a transformative era.

The Evolution of Urban Environment Restoration

2025-12-18T05:44:57+00:00

The significance of the development trend of urban environment restoration is closely linked with urbanization, climate change, ecological crisis and growing population in cities today. Cities are expanding at an accelerated pace, outpacing demography everywhere, but their development usually has negative impacts on the environment, widens social disparity and consumes excessive resources. The urban space is shaped by historical developments, economic progress, social requirements and new technologies primarily. Architecture and urban planning infrastructure are one of key mechanisms of this process, contributing to how cities should be look like and work. The emergence of cities in Uzbekistan has a history that is likewise closely related to this development. The purpose of this study is to understand the function and value of architecture-related urban infrastructure in the restoration of the city environment and its evolution. Urban restoration and development does in fact mirror the cultural, social and economic history of mankind. As a part of this the contemporary notions concerning architecture and town planning as well as their correlation with infrastructure and environment issues are studied.

Methodology for Conducting Preliminary Analysis Stages in Courtyard House Landscape Design

2025-12-20T19:55:39+00:00

In the context of urbanization and an increasing ecological awareness in modern landscape architecture, such a way to organize small open spaces “in the courtyard” echoes the requirements of the 21st century developed towns where impacts on open space are felt through infilling of courtyard houses. Aimed at both the ecological benefits and aesthetic effects of landscape design for courtyard house, a program-based de-sign is completed systemically in terms of pre-design analysis to develop an ecological and beautiful figure within it functionality. Yet interest has moved beyond a unified approach that combines scientific knowledge with landscape-oriented solutions. While earlier researches have observed that the integration of ecological, function and aesthetic thinking should be strengthened in the initial stage of landscape design process, infrequently a systematic approach has been suggested. The aim of this paper is to discuss the process from designing the courtyard landscape as beginning, and then creating analysis poster and finally how the concept model are formed. It is also proposed that following the systematic steps at pre-designing stage, helps bring natural and man-made environment in accordance with each other and support for ecology towards ecological-sustainability. A new approach is proposed that provides a theoretical basis for the transformation of analytic knowledge into categorical representations of design, and makes possible a theory-practice nexus in landscape design. A method like this could contribute to improvement of the landscape design process for shaping more environmentally positive and visually-adequate court spaces and provide a view at past design performance against which future designs can be compared.