Date of Award
5-12-2024
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Department
Studio Arts
Advisor(s)
Juan Juarez
Keywords
Collective memory;Grief;Iranian culture;Muscle memory;visual culture
Subject Categories
Arts and Humanities | Creative Writing
Abstract
This paper explores grief through both a personal and cultural prism, specifically focusing on the Iranian context. Intertwining together personal narratives with scholarly discourse, it aims to illuminate the nuanced relationship between individual experiences of sorrow and the broader fabric of collective memory. Notably, it is examining how artistic practice and the visual culture of grief intersect, tracing my own journey through studio work that melds traditional and contemporary representations of mourning. This investigation is bolstered by insights drawn from psychology, sociology, and cultural studies, offering a comprehensive, multidisciplinary understanding of mourning practices in addition to their profound impact on personal identity and resilience.
Access
Open Access
Recommended Citation
Kazemi, Fatemeh, "The Sea of Sorrow Has No Shore: A Note on Grief and the Radical Practice of Grief" (2024). Theses - ALL. 847.
https://surface.syr.edu/thesis/847
