ABSTRACT

This dissertation examines the symbol and concept of time in art from the 20th century

to the present. In addition, it investigates and evaluates the relationship between art and

symbol in the context of ideational and plastic arts. Furthermore, this dissertation

investigates the relationship of the array of artworks between new aspects of artistic

creativity and symbolism and perception, a modern way of creating new time symbols

and their transfer to the audience. Finally, this study investigates the external effects of

the diversity of trends in Western art on artists and artist groups such as political,

economic, and social. Thus, symbols, languages, and images are transformed in art, and

new techniques and transfer methods to the audience emerge.

In order to understand both time symbols and concepts more deeply, it is necessary to

go back to the era when modern science was born. In order to understand the nature of

time, this dissertation examines scientists theories about the “nature of time” from the

Anatolian philosopher Heraclitus in ancient times and the ones from our present time,

such as Stephen Hawking. Philosophical views on the concept of “time and symbols”

also play an essential role.

In this study, by investigating the way the painters construct their works of art, their

search and use of new time symbols in terms of style, the interaction in contemporary

art, the use of new techniques and materials by the artists, the concept of art for the

concept of time and time symbols are analyzed.

In the last part, Tetiana Müsevitoğlu’s paintings are included, the interaction with the

time symbol and the concept of time is discussed, and the study is completed.

Keywords: Symbol, Science, Philosophy, Art, Concept of Time, Contemporary art.