Preface

Art, Design, Communication and Fashion: An Interdisciplinary Approach; is a thought-provoking book for academics, researchers, doctoral students and policymakers interested in fine arts, design, fashion and the field, providing valuable information on contemporary issues in art, design, fashion.

In this book; the first chapter aims to prepare pre-service teachers while serving the community by addressing the previously identified needs with an emphasis on the pedagogical methodology of service learning (S-L). S-L is different from volunteering and internships. In this context, the process of implementing S-L at the Royal Conservatory of Music of Granada is described.

Popular culture is defined as a way of life that the majority of people in society live or will live. In the second chapter, visual art teachers' views on popular culture and approaches in classrooms are investigated.

The third chapter highlights the potential for strategically designed systems, known as circadian lighting, to have a beneficial impact on people's health, alertness, productivity, and more.

Since the fourth chapter is about holistic knowledge of the design process in fashion design, which is one of the fundamental skills for any graduate in the field, it is aimed to diagnose the curricular knowledge of the graduates of fashion design at the Federal Institute of Rio Grande do Norte (IFRN) - Caicó campus in the context of the idea that the student of Fashion Design should have a theoretical and practical mastery of the contents. Also this chapter aims to diagnose the level of mastery of curricular content by undergraduates in Fashion Design at IFRN – Caicó.

The fifth chapter explains whether the materials of cardboard boxes and umbrellas can be recycled in fashion, as well as whether a garment can be created from the materials, in the context of economic, environmental and social sustainability concepts.

The sixth chapter provides examples of how the artist uses symbols to convey a message of protection and attract attention. In general, considerations in the context of mythology studies include a close analysis of works of art that use mythological themes and symbols to represent ecosystems, and an assessment of the cultural and historical contexts in which these works of art were created. It is thought that this chapter will contribute to the ongoing study of how art fits into a broader tradition of mythical representations of natural environments and environmentalism in art.

The seventh chapter discusses some sustainable design products, taking into account the importance given to the product life cycle in Portugal in the context of developing products with national and environmentally friendly materials that have the agreed-upon value for material culture.

The authors of this book present a wealth of literature and research that will contribute to an understanding of the role of decision-makers and international organizations in the field of fine art in promoting growth and development. The book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in learning about the most recent trends and emerging issues in the fine art field.