TITLE:
The Significance of Art in Revealing a Culture’s Identity and Multiculturalism
AUTHORS:
Zahra Al-Zadjali
KEYWORDS:
Culture’s Identity, Multiculturalism, and Creative Expressions
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Social Sciences,
Vol.12 No.1,
January
24,
2024
ABSTRACT: The study explores the intricate relationship between multiculturalism
and art, focusing on the role of artistic expressions in revealing cultural
identity. It explores the ways that various artistic expressions facilitate
cultural understanding and appreciation among people from various backgrounds.
The study investigates the impact of art on promoting cultural diversity and
social cohesion, highlighting its ability to challenge stereotypes and bridge
gaps between various cultural groups. Moreover, it examines the ways in which
art empowers marginalized communities and advocates for change in multicultural
societies by addressing social issues. To achieve the objectives of the study, a
qualitative and quantitative methodology was used
to collect data. Through data analysis and the collection of comprehensive
information concerning multiculturalism, the study employs analytical and
quantitative descriptive techniques, and quantitative approach, which gathers
digital data for statistical analysis using questionnaires. The link between
multiculturalism and the growth of strong ties between various ethnic groups is
studied using deductive statistics, while the impacts of cultural variety on
creative expressions are described using descriptive statistics. Overall, this
study sheds insight on the ways in which art encourages intercultural
understanding, acceptance, and empathy to increase our understanding of the
value that artistic expressions have to offer in advancing civilizations
throughout the globe and the intricate relationship between variety, art, and
cultural identity.