An Analysis of Shush Goblet in terms of Structure and Content

Abstract

In order to understand the visual artworks, one needs to appreciate two key aspects; structure (form) and content. The former represents the overall base of the picture and the latter deals with identity of the work including the atti-tude of its creator. A viewer can communicate with an artwork effectively only when she or he is able to understand the visual language. On this basis, in the present investigation, the examination of the structure has been given priority over the content. Accordingly, the visual elements (point, line, surface, etc) of the forms of Shush goblet were comparatively analyzed and various features of each were clearly described. Recognition of the function of these elements paves the way to understand the content of the work, conceptual implications as well as the creator's feelings. The aim of this investigation was to examine the visual patterns of the goblet comparatively and to discover the concepts of patterns. Given the approximate date of the goblet, 4000 years ago, its creator, through making use of visual elements and qualities in an intuitive manner, has successfully managed to convey his (or her) intention.

Keywords

• shush goblet
• visual elements
• visual qualities
• form