CONTEMPORARY ART AND SOCIAL SCIENCES: AN INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDY
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https://doi.org/10.29121/granthaalayah.v14.i2SCE.2026.6778Keywords:
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary Study, Identity and Culture, Globalization, Collective Memory, Aesthetic Innovation, Social InquiryAbstract [English]
Contemporary art has emerged as a powerful medium for interpreting and interrogating the complexities of modern society. Beyond its aesthetic dimensions, art functions as a social text that reflects, critiques, and reshapes cultural narratives. This interdisciplinary study situates contemporary artistic practices within the frameworks of social sciences, emphasizing how sociology, anthropology, psychology, and political science provide critical lenses to understand the social significance of art. By examining themes such as identity, globalization, inequality, and collective memory, the research highlights the reciprocal relationship between creative expression and social inquiry.
This research paper proposes that contemporary art is not merely a reflection of social realities but an active agent in shaping them. Installations, performances, and digital art forms often challenge dominant ideologies, provoke dialogue, and foster new modes of participation. Social sciences, in turn, offer methodological tools to decode these practices, situating them within broader contexts of power, community, and transformation. This interdisciplinary approach underscores the value of integrating artistic creativity with empirical analysis, opening pathways for innovative research and pedagogy.
In a globalized era marked by cultural hybridity and rapid technological change, the convergence of contemporary art and social sciences provides fertile ground for rethinking knowledge production. The paper aims to encourage cross-disciplinary collaboration, enabling scholars, artists, and practitioners to engage in critical reflection on how art and social sciences together illuminate pressing social issues. Ultimately, this dialogue enriches both fields, fostering a deeper understanding of the human condition and inspiring transformative practices in academia and beyond.
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