Document Type : Research Paper
Abstract
Symbolism is an essential part of the art of Hanaa Mal Allah, where each painting embodies a complete life in a mysterious way. The symbolic forms expression, and their development depends on his vision and the surrounding society. Color plays a fundamental role in expression, and form gives symbolic meanings. Symbolism deals with symbols to reach hidden meanings and emerged in the late 19th century. Artistic symbolism contributes to interpreting and understanding the hidden connotations of color and form. Semiology step in the visual arts, as it focuses on studying signs, meanings, and connotations used in society.Hanaa Mal Allah's artistic symbolism is influenced by modern art pioneers, and her use of symbols comes within a specific and unstable mood. Her contemporary works are of great interest to critics and enthusiasts of visual arts, as they are racterized by the evolution of symbolic features and artistic connotations. Hanaa Mal Allah's works reflect a distinctive artistic experience influenced by various cultural, social, and political factors in society. This is evident through the diversity and evolution of the symbols used in her works, as the artist manipulates shapes, colors, and lines to convey specific messages addressing different issues. first chapter discusses the research methodology, the second chapter addresses drawing in visual art, the third chapter explores the symbolism in the works of the artist Hanaa Mal Allah, and the fourth chapter covers the research procedures, analysis of samples, conclusion, recommendations, proposals, and sources.