THE USE OF SYMBOLS, WHICH ARE CULTURAL HERITAGE OF TURKISH CULTURE, IN PAINTING ART IN MODERN ART AND POST PERIOD IN TURKEY

Abstract

It is thought that in the 20th century and later period, the paintings in which the symbols of Turkish
culture are used do not take place sufficiently in the literature. In this context, it is important to
support the production of works within the relevant framework and to increase the recognition of
existing ones. The aim of this study; To explore, understand and interpret the use of symbols, which
have an important place in Turkish culture, in modern art and post-painting art in Turkey in terms of
form-meaning relationship. The study was carried out according to the hermeneutic pattern in line
with the purpose. Three works by Bedri Rahmi Eyüboğlu, Erol Akyavaş, Rauf Tuncer, Hüsamettin
Koçan and Süleyman Saim Tekcan, one of the pioneers of Turkish painting art, formed the study
group. The document method was used as a data collection tool, and the data were analyzed by
concept analysis and artifact review method. It has been determined that the symbols, which are the
dominant elements in the related works, are presented to the audience in different styles. The fact
that the symbols of Turkish culture were successfully synthesized with the universal plastic
expression in the examples of works discussed in terms of form and meaning relationship was
considered important in the context of the possibility of reaching wider masses.