Expression Through Art

Research Paper # 117346

Art
Art > Artists
Art > Painting

This paper explores the subject of art as a form of expression through the usage of symbols and imagery.

6,604 words () | 5 sources | APA | 2009 United States

Paper Summary:

This paper examines art as a form of expression by interpreting the symbols in the art. The paper specifically uses the example of the lion in Persian art, which is a symbol of strength and power. The paper also explores the representations of the battle between the lion and bull and analyzes the art of Persian artist, Jazeh Tabatabai. The paper then goes on to critique and analyze the works of modern artist, David Lachapelle. Lastly, the paper examines the role of symbols in art as a form of communication.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
The Lion as Symbol in Art
Jazeh Tabatabai
David Lachapelle
Role of Symbols in Communication
Works Cited

From the Paper:

"The lion then becomes allegory in Iranian art, not only as it has been depicted in the past but as it is being represented in modern Iran as well. Albeit, the lion has become more realistically draw in scale with the bull, so that the dominance of this beast over the lesser and inadequately equipped for battle quadruped, is exerted as an even more astounding display of heroics, dominance and strength. Since the smaller lion is capable of defeating the more enormous bull, the association of a king with such allegory is representation of the king, though with lesser forces, can defeat his enemy who has many. As Hartner sums up of the lion as symbolic in art through the ages,"

Sample of Sources Used:

Boom Designs. (2001). David Lachapelle. (Online). Available:http://www.designboom.com/eng/interview/lachapelle.html
Dorfles, Gillo. (March 1957). Communication and Symbol in the Work of Art. The Journal of Aesthetics and Art Criticism. Vol. 15, No. 3. pp. 289-297.
Hartner, Willy. (December 31, 1964). The Conquering Lion, the Life Cycle of a Symbol. Oriens, Vol. 17. pp. 161-171.
Mojabi, Javad. Lioness and Sun Ladies of Jazeh.
Sattari, Jalal. Allegory of Lion and Sun.