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As part of Reinventing the Wheel, Roohollah Shamsizadeh will present a unique framework for Iranian applied and visual arts.
In this lecture, “Iranian Aesthetics” will be examined with a discursive and inter-discursive approach. Aesthetics in Iran is influenced by three discursive domains: monarchy, religion, and modernism, within the classical, modern, and contemporary paradigms. The applied and visual arts have been influenced by these three discursive domains. The lexical system and discursive signs are defined within the three paradigms under these mentioned discourses.
The vocabulary used in handicrafts and visual arts is affected by these discourses. In this discussion, the relationships between vocabulary and discourses will be examined
Date: Tuesday 24 September 08:00 GMT (your time)
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About Roohollah Shamsizadeh
Roohollah Shamsizadeh Maleki, born in 1978 in Malekan, Iran, is a distinguished sculptor and interdisciplinary artist. He is currently a PhD candidate in Art Research at Tehran University, building upon his prior academic achievements, including a Master of Arts in painting from the Fine Art College at Tehran University, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in sculpture from the Art University of Tehran. Maleki’s academic journey has been complemented by a wealth of teaching experience. Notably, he has contributed to the academic landscape as a faculty member at the Art University of Tehran from 2012 to 2022 and at the Art College of Urmia University from 2007 to 2012.
At the core of Maleki’s professional engagement lies his active involvement in the art world. He has been a key figure in numerous exhibitions and artistic organizations. Maleki served as a jury member of the Tehran Contemporary Art Jewelry at Aria Gallery in Tehran for several years, demonstrating his commitment to fostering contemporary art movements. His international affiliations include membership at la Maison des Artistes at cité internationale des arts in Paris. Moreover, Maleki has exhibited his work globally, with notable showcases in Germany and France, underlining the international reach of his artistic endeavours.
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