TITLE:
Transferring the Omani Cultural Heritage through the Artistic Image Expressed by the Omani Artist
AUTHORS:
Najlaa Al Saadi
KEYWORDS:
Omani Cultural Heritage, Artistic Image, Omani Artist, Visual Arts
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Social Sciences,
Vol.12 No.4,
April
19,
2024
ABSTRACT: Images play a crucial role in visual arts, serving not only to convey specific messages and transfer knowledge but also to reflect the cultural heritage of the artists (Robb et al., 2021). Research indicates that the use of particular characters, symbols, and color combinations often relates to an artist’s cultural background. An image can reveal an artist’s thought processes, psychology, culture, and socio-economic status. Artists sometimes intentionally create images to communicate messages about society and culture, including critiques of societal flaws and commentary on political events (Smith, 2017). Consequently, art varies significantly across different countries. This essay critically examines the role of images in visual arts as a means of knowledge transfer and explores how Omani artists use imagery to convey their cultural heritage. The integration of symbols, forms, and intellectual relationships that encapsulate experiences and events is vital in preserving the intellectual and cultural heritage that surrounds an individual. In the era of globalization, the use of images in art has evolved, showcasing remarkable developments in the meanings and symbols that artists and photographers aim to convey, reflecting cultural and cognitive thought. This research examines the role of the Omani artist in using visual arts to communicate with both local and global communities through cultural connotations and symbols embedded in their work, which represents the culture and legacy of Omani society. Furthermore, it highlights the importance of artistic images in reinforcing both tangible and intangible cultural aspects in the Sultanate of Oman for future generations, consolidating these elements in mental thought through the culture and heritage conveyed by these images.