Bibliography analysis of national graduate theses on the relationship between digitalization and culture and arts

This study aims to provide a comprehensive bibliographic analysis of the academic literature on the effects of digital transformation on arts and culture. The main goal of the study is to provide a holistic perspective on the field by systematically examining the thematic distribution, methodological approaches, geographical scope and publication trends of the existing literature. Technology and digital transformation, which have had a great impact on the facilitation and shaping of life, have radically shaken traditional paradigms in the fields of culture and arts; it has led to transformations in a wide range from artistic production to the digitization of cultural heritage, from aesthetic understandings to forms of artistic expression. Understanding the social, economic and aesthetic dimensions of these changes in depth will become possible through theoretical and applied research. Digitalization processes in the field of culture and arts are directly related to the past, present and future of societies. In this context, the development of cultural and artistic practices in the digital environment has the potential to reach an unprecedented level of value when it puts forward well-planned approaches with a holistic understanding of the needs of the age. However, there are a limited number of studies in the literature that comprehensively address these transformation processes thematically and methodologically. In this study, the findings to be obtained by using the bibliographic analysis method aim to provide a guiding source for future research on the relationship between digital transformation and culture and arts. In this context, through a comprehensive evaluation of the existing literature, existing gaps in the literature will be identified and will contribute to the progress of research in a more systematic manner. Understanding the effects of digital transformation on cultural and artistic values is critical for understanding the transformation of not only the field of culture and arts, but also the transformation of social structures and the aesthetic experiences of individuals in society. In this context, by highlighting the opportunities and challenges of digitalization, the study will provide a guiding resource for both academic circles and decision-makers involved in the formulation of culture and arts policies.