Assessment of the History and Cultural Inclusion of Public Art in Pakistan

Abstract

The significance of arts incorporated with culture inclusion makes the arts a matter of pressing interest. The arts are vital elements of a healthy society that benefits the nations even in difficult social and economic times. Based on the previous studies this research was conducted for the first time in Pakistan to explore the historical background of public art correlated with cultural and religious ethics. Though, Pakistan has a rich cultural history yet the role of modern public art is new and often used unintentionally. Our findings of different surveys conducted in Pakistan including oldest cities such as Lahore, Peshawar and newly developed, the capital city, Islamabad concluded that Public art has a rich cultural and historical background and the local community are enthusiastically connected to it. Different community groups prefer different types of public art in their surroundings depends on the city’s profile, cultural background, and religious mindset of the local community. Overall, the sculptures and depiction of animated beings are not considering right and debatable among the Pakistani societies. On the other hand, the cultural and historical monuments are highly appreciated and welcomed by the local community of Pakistan. This study may create scope for future estimation and development of public art in Pakistan in association with Islamic laws and cultural norms of the local society.

Gender Construct Through Visual Culture in Pakistan

“…Pakistan has a rich and diversified culture with extraordinary art forms, developed by influences assimilated by the phenomenal pioneer artists of Pakistan. These legendary artists include Abdur Rehman Chughtai, its progressive entry into the modernity of Zubeida Agha and Hajra Mansoor, Shemza, Sadequain, Rasheed Araeen, Shakir Ali, and many other artists (Shah, Shah, & Xianfeng, 2018).…”

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“…Pakistan has a rich and diversified culture with extraordinary art forms, developed by influences assimilated by the phenomenal pioneer artists of Pakistan. These legendary artists include Abdur Rehman Chughtai, its progressive entry into the modernity of Zubeida Agha and Hajra Mansoor, Shemza, Sadequain, Rasheed Araeen, Shakir Ali, and many other artists (Shah, Shah, & Xianfeng, 2018).…”

Impact of Sculptures in Landscape Design: Case of Greater Iqbal Park, Lahore

“…On weekends, multiple families come out here to enjoy picnics in an environment of waterfalls and fountains. This project is indeed a great relief for the citizens, as it has provided the much-needed parking and recreational facilities (Shah et al, 2018;Yahya, 2020).…”

“…Noted as the home of Minare-Pakistan, the 125-acre park includes an artificial lake that spreads over a four-acre territory with an 800-feet-long musical fountain. Other attractions include a soft rail, a library, an open-air gym, and a food court (Fatima et al, 2017;Shah et al, 2018;Yahya, 2020). The objectives of this study can be summarized as follows:…”