Integrating Sustainability into Contemporary Art and Design: An Interdisciplinary Approach

Lingxiao Zhang and Tao Shen ()
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Lingxiao Zhang: School of Jewellery, Birmingham City University, Birmingham B4 7RJ, UK
Tao Shen: College of Design and Innovation, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 15, 1-17

Abstract: This study confronts the ambiguous concept of sustainability within contemporary art and design, seeking to define and operationalize it through an interdisciplinary lens. By synthesizing philosophical, technological, and artistic methodologies, this research utilizes qualitative analysis and detailed case studies to evaluate the sustainable attributes of modern decorative arts. Focusing on the integration of nature and technology, the investigation spans various artistic disciplines, critically assessing their contributions to sustainable practices. The results indicate that an innovative use of materials and avant-garde design approaches significantly advance sustainability, highlighting the role of contemporary art in promoting environmental consciousness and sustainability in policy-making. Conclusively, in this paper, a paradigm shift in art and design education and policy is argued for, advocating for a proactive engagement with sustainability that extends beyond traditional artistic boundaries, thus providing a framework for future sustainable development strategies in the arts. This study offers a comprehensive model for understanding and implementing sustainability that could influence future artistic and educational practices globally.

Keywords: sustainable development; contemporary art; interdisciplinary design (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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