January 1, 2025Cercetări ArheologiceOpen Access

Analyzing the Visual and Conceptual Patterns of the Ibex Motif on the Pottery of Tall-I Bakun of Fars, Iran (5th and 4th Millennia BC) using the Iconology Approach of Erwin Panofsky

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Iconological analysis reveals cultural significado of ibex motifs in ancient Iran, highlighting their ritualistic contexts.

The study identifies the ibex motif's cultural significance in ancient Iranian pottery, illustrating its role in rituals and beliefs.
Findings demonstrate that visual elements, such as the ibex, are layered with meanings related to fertility and lunar associations.
Employing Panofsky's iconology framework, the research methodically interprets the visual arts of Tall-i Bakun's pottery.
The insights gained underscore the importance of these motifs in understanding the historical and cultural identity of Iran.

Samanian et al. (2025) studied this question.

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