Violence in modern and contemporary Iraqi Painting and its impact on children's drawings

Abstract

Modern and contemporary Iraqi art is considered one of the most important artistic means of expressing the reality of Iraqi society and conveys multiple messages. One of the important topics addressed by visual arts is violence, which reflects the experience of the artist and his society. The research focuses on understanding the impact of violence in Iraqi visual art on Iraqi society and how this impact is reflected in their depictions and creations. These artistic works are an important gateway to understanding the reality experienced by society, expressing their feelings and unique perceptions. The presence of violence in society may result from the influence of contemporary Iraqi visual art, and it may have an impact on their mental and psychological growth. This study aims to analyze the works of contemporary Iraqi visual artists who have used the theme of violence in their works, studying the impact of these works on Iraqi society and the extent of violence depicted in them. The researcher reached important conclusions that violence in contemporary Iraqi visual art has an impact on Iraqi society. This impact can reflect images and symbols of violence in various forms, whether through depicting violent scenes or using dark colors and welcoming expressions, which may affect their growth and thinking. One of the important hypotheses the researcher assumes is how to address violence through the efforts of artists and reach solutions to reduce violence in Iraq