The Window in Modern European Painting (Features and Significance)

Abstract

The research titled “The Window in Modern European Painting: Features and Significance” comprises four chapters. The first chapter addresses the methodological framework, presenting the research problem, which is articulated through questions such as: 1- What are the key features and significances of the window in modern European painting? The objective of the study is to explore these features and significances. Additionally, the chapter outlines the research’s temporal, spatial, and thematic boundaries, spanning from 1658 to 1935, and defines key terms.

The second chapter is divided into two sections. The first section delves into the semantic dimensions of the window and its relationship with space, while the second section examines the role of the window in modern art movements. The third chapter is dedicated to research procedures, including the analysis of four selected samples.

In pursuit of the research objective, the fourth chapter presents several findings and conclusions, among which are:
1. The window served as a source of inspiration in painting, transcending the temporal and spatial confines of the artwork by reviving aesthetic and semantic moments within a vanished spacetime.
2. The window is distinguished by its poetic representation of reality, acting as a pivotal element in the painting, positioned between two worlds. This imbues the artwork with intellectual value, rich in contradictions, prompting an automatic renewal of the creative process. The window is not confined to itself but is charged with an interactive space brimming with visual discoveries, yielding varied outcomes over time.