Bridging Artistic Boundaries: Exploring Ekphrasis

ISBN-13: 9786206752820 / Angielski / Miękka / 56 str.

Anwar Abbas Merzah; Doaa Taher AL-dihaymawee

Opis

The relationship between painting and literature has often been examined as separate art forms, with limited attention given to the transformation of paintings into literary texts. This research seeks to bridge this gap by exploring these two art forms' expressive and communicative similarities and delving into their interconnectedness as deconstructed languages. The focus is on William Carlos Williams' adaptation of Pieter Bruegel's painting "The Fall of Icarus" in his poem, investigating the "what," "how," and "why" behind this transformation from one art to another. To analyze this process, Linda Hutcheon's theory of adaptation, particularly her perspective on transcoding, is employed alongside various critical definitions of Ekphrasis. By studying the adaptation of a painting into a literary work, this research aims to shed light on the intricate relationship and shared elements between painting and literature, providing a deeper understanding of their interplay and artistic possibilities.

O autorze

Anwar A. M. holds a B.A. in English Language from Kufa University and an MA from FUM University, where she was recognized as the top international student in English Language and Literature. She has an extensive academic background, having worked at the language faculties at Kufa University, Islamic University, and Al-Qadisiyah University.