METAPHORS AND IMAGERY IN THE CONCEPT OF BEAUTY
Abstract
This paper explores the use of metaphors and imagery in shaping and understanding the concept of beauty, examining their role in artistic, cultural, and everyday contexts. Metaphors, such as "beauty as light" or "beauty as nature," along with evocative imagery, enable individuals to express abstract and subjective experiences of beauty. By analyzing their application across literature, art, and popular culture, this study highlights how metaphors and imagery deepen our appreciation and perception of beauty. Drawing on examples from diverse traditions, the research underscores their capacity to convey emotional, spiritual, and intellectual dimensions of beauty. However, the limitations of metaphorical representation in fully encapsulating the complexity of beauty are also addressed. The study concludes that metaphors and imagery, while inherently subjective, remain indispensable tools for articulating and experiencing the multifaceted nature of beauty.
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