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Balochi Marj H, Alavi H R, Yari Dehnavi M. (2025). The Religious and Moral Effects of an Inclination towards Art and Beauty in the Life Experiences of Artists Experiences. IJER. 4(3),
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1- Department of Educational Sciences, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman , hbalochi@ens.uk.ac.ir
2- Department of Educational Sciences, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman
2- Department of Educational Sciences, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman
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Objective: This study aimed to explore the religious and moral effects of fondness for art and beauty in the lived experiences of artists. It sought to understand how religious beliefs and values can be promoted and internalized through artistic engagement and aesthetic appreciation.
Methods: This qualitative, phenomenological study was conducted with 19 artists from different fields of art in Kerman, selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews and analyzed with MAXQDA software (version 2021) following Colaizzi’s seven-step method.
Results: The analysis yielded 44 codes related to the “religious and moral effects of fondness for art and beauty.” These codes were organized into four major themes: (1) religious attitude, (2) religious behavior (practice), (3) moral attitude, and (4) moral behavior (practice). The findings showed that fondness for art and beauty is intertwined with religious beliefs such as the oneness of God, prophecy, belief in the afterlife, and self-improvement, which collectively shape moral and religious practices.
Conclusions: Fondness for art and aesthetics can strengthen religious and moral beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors, fostering qualities such as kindness, altruism, empathy, humility, patience, truthfulness, and generosity. Recognizing the impact of art and beauty on moral and spiritual development highlights the importance of incorporating aesthetics into both formal and informal education. Curriculum planning and teaching methods should therefore integrate principles of art and beauty to enhance moral and religious education.
Methods: This qualitative, phenomenological study was conducted with 19 artists from different fields of art in Kerman, selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews and analyzed with MAXQDA software (version 2021) following Colaizzi’s seven-step method.
Results: The analysis yielded 44 codes related to the “religious and moral effects of fondness for art and beauty.” These codes were organized into four major themes: (1) religious attitude, (2) religious behavior (practice), (3) moral attitude, and (4) moral behavior (practice). The findings showed that fondness for art and beauty is intertwined with religious beliefs such as the oneness of God, prophecy, belief in the afterlife, and self-improvement, which collectively shape moral and religious practices.
Conclusions: Fondness for art and aesthetics can strengthen religious and moral beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors, fostering qualities such as kindness, altruism, empathy, humility, patience, truthfulness, and generosity. Recognizing the impact of art and beauty on moral and spiritual development highlights the importance of incorporating aesthetics into both formal and informal education. Curriculum planning and teaching methods should therefore integrate principles of art and beauty to enhance moral and religious education.
Keywords: Religious education, Moral education, Fondness for art and beauty, Lived experience of artists
Type of Study: Original |
Subject:
Educational Studies
Received: 2024/06/8 | Accepted: 2024/12/16 | Published: 2025/09/1
Received: 2024/06/8 | Accepted: 2024/12/16 | Published: 2025/09/1
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