THE UTILITARIAN AND AESTHETIC VALUES OF THE CERAMIC FORM USED TO EMPHASIZE LIGHT THROUGH ACCOMPANYING PIERCINGS
Creators: name: Dr. FAHAD AHMED ALKANDARI
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2025

description: Abstract

A significant relationship exists between the ceramic shape and the light emitted through its gaps with various decorations from which the bright light shines, which helps to highlight the utilitarian or aesthetic value of the shape. This study is summarized as follows:

-    This practical experiment of 27 students for the ceramic hollows project the success of these practical results, which reflect the actual utilitarian and aesthetic value of the ceramic shape. The students learned new applied skills in how to make these decorative units and learned how to carve piercings, using them to emphasize the light.

-    The utilitarian value achieves a certain benefit or advantage. Aesthetic value makes an object desirable and beautiful in the eyes of others. The aesthetics of ceramic art and the pierced decorative units to emphasize the light achieve combines the utilitarian and aesthetic value of the artwork.

-    The use of natural or artificial lighting between the gaps of the ceramic shape has a clear effect on the ceramic work and its highlighting and aesthetics.

-    The experience of lighting through ceramic piercings is an art that reflects a wonderful marriage between ceramics and lighting. The piercings and cavities in the ceramic piece are exploited to create magical lighting effects. When light is directed at these piercings, complex and beautiful light patterns are generated that give the ceramic piece a new life and additional dimensions.

-    The students’ results show the possibility of creating special and multiple topics related to the art of piercing, as the Islamic decorative pattern, Kuwaiti heritage, the plant environment, and contemporary engineering designs for illuminated piercings during ceramic work were presented.

-    The higher the percentage of piercings in the ceramic work, the higher that of illumination in the ceramic form, and the lower that of piercings, the lower the percentage of illumination in the ceramic work of the project. Therefore, the greater the amount of illuminated piercings, the greater the aesthetic and utilitarian value in the ceramic form.

-    The piercings and cavities in the ceramic piece play a fundamental role in this experiment. These piercings also act as channels for light, allowing it to pass and disperse within the piece, creating diverse light patterns.

-    The natural or artificial lights can be placed inside or behind the ceramic piece.

-    The shadows, light, and colors that appear when light passes through the piercings form overlapping shadows and colors on the outer surface of the piece, creating an attractive visual effect.

-    Lighting is an essential element in the world of ceramics, as it is not limited to providing a clear vision for the artist while working, but goes beyond that to greatly affect the result of the artwork.

In conclusion, the experience of lighting through ceramic piercings is a wide field for creativity and innovation. It combines art and technology to create unique and amazing visual experiences.