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Mediterranean which met bi-annually in a different
European country. One such meeting was organised
here on this very campus. It is a great source of sa-
tisfaction to see the continuing of firm international
relations and all the Deparments of the Faculty of Fine
Arts taking part in international activities and displa-
ying their artistic products. International conferences
have always been important but they are more so at
present which is a time of globalisation and digital te-
chnologies. They are important developments but they
may become misleading with their demands for uni-
formity and consumerist approaches, which may have
possible negative results hindering creativity and
artistic development. On the other hand, with inter-
national get togethers artists and scientists have the
opportunity to meet individuals from different socie-
ties, establish cultural contacts and develop personal
sensibilities out of these contacts. Thus they may have
the possibility of overcoming the negative outcomes
of globalisation and digital technologies which seem
to overlook the human factor. Therefore I am of the
opinion that international conferences or symposia
are commendable activities contibuting tothe deve-
lopment and continuation of arts and sciences without
forgetting their human aspect.

Once again I would like to congratulate the organisers
of this symposium for the invaluable work they have
put into it.

Thank you,

Prof.Dr. Gülsen Canlı

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