Main Themes of the Symposium

1. Motifs in History, Archaeology, and Cultural Context

• Transmission and transformation of motifs along the Silk Road and within the Anatolian geography

• Cultural and artistic interactions from Central Asia to Anatolia

• The symbolic heritage of motifs in archaeological findings and ancient civilizations

• Aesthetic and iconographic meanings of motifs from an art historical perspective

2. Motifs in Traditional Crafts, Textiles, and Fashion

• The place of motifs in traditional weaving, carpets, kilims, tiles, ceramics, woodwork, and metal craftsmanship in Anatolia

• Continuity of color and pattern traditions in handicrafts

• Reflections of motifs in contemporary fashion and textile design

3. Motifs in Architecture and Urban Aesthetics

• The aesthetic and cultural role of motifs in Anatolian architecture

• Symbolic and artistic values in the ornamentation of historical buildings and spaces

• Contemporary interpretations of motifs in interior design

4. Motifs in Visual Arts and Contemporary Interpretations

• The place of traditional motifs in painting, miniature, and sculpture

• Reinterpretation of motifs in modern and contemporary art

• Comparative analysis of motifs in Eastern and Western art traditions

• The visual language of motifs in painting as cultural narratives

5. Motifs in Graphic Arts, Design, and Digital Culture

• The aesthetics of motifs in graphic design: from traditional to contemporary

• Use of traditional patterns in digital culture and visual identity formation

• Opportunities and challenges faced by motifs in the process of digitalization

• The function of motifs in intercultural visual narratives and non-verbal communication

6. Motifs in Cultural Heritage and Interdisciplinary Perspectives

• Preservation and transmission of motifs within tangible and intangible cultural heritage

• Motifs as an interdisciplinary medium of expression

• The multifaceted role of motifs in fields such as art, communication, sociology, design, and education

7. Motifs in Communication, Cinema, and New Media

• The use of motifs as a visual language and aesthetic element in cinema and television productions

• Cultural reflections of motifs in animation, cartoons, and digital productions

• The role of motifs as tools of visual identity and cultural representation in digital media and social networks

• The intercultural dimension of motifs in publishing and visual communication design

• The narrative power of motifs in contemporary media, extending from tradition to the universal

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