Thesis Title: Study on Representation the Concept of Trauma in Photography
By: Mahsa Tabatabai mehrizi
Supervisor: Dr: Mehdi Moghimnejad
Degree: MA
Course of Study: Photography
July 2019
Abstract
The present study investigates the representation of concept of trauma in photography. It is attempted to consider physical and Psychological aspects of trauma in photos. First, a general definition of trauma has been presented and then the historical process of trauma in visual art and its charactteristics in first stages of development have been offered. Photography is an inseparable aspect of almost all fields of new art and therefore ,its effects on dramatic change in contemporary art cannot be neglect .Also in this study ,the relationship of photography with performance and body art, in which trauma plays a significant role ,has been investigated .wounds are vital in regard to our sense of awareness ,understanding and experiences and finally lead to better understanding of ourselves .Due to the fact that the works of contemporary artist look at the concept of trauma from very different aspects , therefore it is attempted to find a link between theirs works and their analysis based on this concept and their place in art's medium .With comparison of these mediums and investigation of traumatic works . they have been classified based on psychological, social and other modern perspectives.
Keywords: photography. body, trauma. performanc, photo, Representation. contemporary art