Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
7th Annual International Conference on Visual and Performing Arts, Athens, Yunanistan, 30 Mayıs - 02 Haziran 2016, ss.33-34
Woman Icon Used for Ceramic Surface
Starting from matriarchal eras mankind took refuge to clay that used
as a basic material in the form of expression of the sacred that was
symbolized fertility, gods, idols, totems... etc. first in order to be
protected from harsh living conditions. With settled life clay was
produced for goods of usage that can satisfy the needs, they created a
revolution by creating living spaces and architectural structures.
The process of figurative ceramics pottery that has already begun
stylized depictions of the female form of the goddess increased visual
richness two-dimensional human, animal and floral decorations
applied on the three-dimensional products like pottery, vases... etc.
Originated from Greek Icon (eikon) word that expressed sense of
likeness, image and portrait used to describe many of words (figures,
symbols, pictures, idols, statues... etc.) at the present time. In computer
technology and popular culture are used frequently to express symbols
in any field.
The purpose of this study; ceramic art that has a long history, will be
examine by exploring development process and stages, the meaning
attributed to the female figures used for surface decor and ornaments
and will be provided with examples of artists working in the style in
nowadays.