Islamic Art Studies

Islamic Art Studies

Symbolism in the Poetry of Contemporary Poets and Artists (Case Study: Natural Elements and Animals in the Poems of Nima Yooshij and Sohrab Sepehri)

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Fataneh Amanat 1
Ali Eshghi Sardehi 1
Saeid Roozbahani 2
1 Department of Persian Language and Literature, Sabzevar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sabzevar, Iran
2 Department of Persian Language and Literature, Sabzevar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sabzevar Iran
10.22034/ias.2021.297333.1677
Abstract
The aim of this study is to examine symbolism in the poetry of contemporary poets Nima Yooshij and Sohrab Sepehri. The research method is based on a descriptive-analytical-comparative approach. The results of this study reveal that symbolism in contemporary literature and art differs from traditional and classical literature. Symbolism in Nima's poetry has unique characteristics; from Nima's perspective, every phenomenon in nature can serve as a subject for symbolism. As a result, he never strays far from the symbols in his poetry. Forests, trees, flowers, plants, and more all find their place as themes in his work. Symbolism in Sohrab Sepehri's poetry also possesses distinctive features, as his use of symbolism is deeply tied to his inner spiritual journey and his interpretations of the external world. In other words, his use of symbols opens a window to the unknown. Additionally, it was observed that symbolism in the poetry of Nima and Sohrab Sepehri exhibits both differences and similarities.
Research Objectives:


To examine symbols in the intellectual and poetic framework of Sohrab Sepehri.


To examine symbols in the intellectual and poetic framework of Nima Yooshij.


Research Questions:


How are symbols represented in the intellectual and poetic framework of Sohrab Sepehri?


How are symbols represented in the intellectual and poetic framework of Nima Yooshij?
Keywords
Symbolism
Nima Yooshij
Sohrab Sepehri
Natural Elements
Animals
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