Erbil, Monday (April 27, 2026)
Yesterday, Sunday, Dr. Venus Ismail Bakr delivered a scientific seminar entitled “Titles in Representational and Non-Representational Art,” highlighting the importance of titles as a linguistic element and their impact on understanding and expanding the meanings of artistic works for the audience.
The seminar provided a detailed discussion of the differences in the use of titles between the two artistic schools: Representational Art and Non-Representational Art. It was explained that in representational art, the title functions as a key to recognizing reality and strengthening the connection between the artwork and the real source it seeks to imitate or reflect.
The seminar also addressed the phenomenon of “Untitled” in contemporary art, particularly in the works of artists such as Mark Rothko and Jackson Pollock. It was clarified that this approach aims to provide freedom for the viewer’s imagination, allowing them to interpret the artwork without linguistic limitations and according to their own personal experiences.
The seminar emphasized that a title is not merely a name, but rather a communicative tool between the artist and the viewer. It helps convey the intellectual and emotional framework that the artist intends to express, or, conversely, leaves room for diverse and multiple interpretations.
At the conclusion, the seminar ended with an academic discussion and an exchange of views on the relationship between language and image.
