Artistic Values and Symbolic Significance of Composition in Art across Eras for Creating Installation Art (An Analytical and Experimental Study)

Abstract:

This research delves into the captivating journey of the boat as a formative value in art, extending from cave paintings dating back to prehistoric times to postmodern expressions. The symbolic significance of the boat has made it a rich source for artists, enhancing its connection throughout various historical periods and art movements. By analyzing some artworks, this study aims to shed light on boats in art and offer contemporary artistic suggestions.

The research focuses on different key periods, starting with cave art in prehistoric times, where boats are depicted in primitive images indicating their cultural and mythical importance. It analyzes the symbolic meanings of boats in ancient art, particularly in Egyptian civilizations, where they symbolized vessels for the afterlife and played a vital role in trade and commerce.

The exploration continues into medieval and Renaissance art, where the boat was portrayed as a religious symbol signifying salvation and protection. Additionally, boats found their place in illuminated manuscripts and church decorations, further enriching their iconography. In Romantic and Realist art, boats were depicted as powerful symbols of natural forces and sublime craftsmanship. These artworks captured the grandeur and perils of the sea, reflecting societal transformations and technological advancements, conveying human emotions and attitudes toward these voyages.

Moving on to modern art movements such as Cubism, boats underwent fragmentation, abstraction, and dynamic representation as a result of the changing perception of reality and the embrace of speed and movement. The exploration extends to Surrealist art, where boats became landscapes of dreams and symbols, reflecting the exploration of the human psyche and the world of the unconscious.

Finally, the research touches upon postmodern art, where boats are reinterpreted and integrated into different artistic experiments such as installation art and the handling of the boat as a multifaceted concept with various meanings for the contemporary era, conceptualizing it in a meaningful manner.

After analyzing the presented artworks and drawing insights from them, the research moves on to the practical step of creating a spatial installation that discusses the issue of illegal migration. This research seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of the symbolism and significance of boats in art. The relationship between the study and the proposed artwork is self-referential.