| Abstract [eng] |
In this research is emphasized the semantic function of reflection in art. Analyzed which significances gain reflections, optically transforming the space and how they reveal the perception of human introspection and relation with surrounding. Mirror in art often is invoked exactly due to symbolically perceptible phenomenon of reflection. In contemporary art mirror becomes the medium to give a sense to symbolical motive of reflection. The aim is to analyze how is constructed the element of introspection and self-concept, how mirror participating in founding of self-perception, how artist involves the viewer into the artwork, and how manipulates the perception of spectator by optically transforming a space and disorientating the subconsciousness by using mirror in art. In this research are presented theoretical ideas mainly from Lithuanian authors translations. Theories are sorted out by problematical aspects of research, summarized and adapted to theoretical context of mirror art. There is mentioned the idea that physical qualities of mirror could be associated with semantic meanings, so often aspect of reflexion is compared with motif of reflection as a representation of different phenomenons. The object of this research is the phenomenon of mirror art. The aim is to investigate this phenomenon in various ways and expose the role of reflection in art. This work is the first in Lithuanian art history, where is described and structured phenomenon of mirror art, justified using of this term, defined the instrumentation of analysis of phenomenon, presented mirror-based artworks by Lithuanian artists. In the first part is described physical qualities of mirror and symbolical actualization of reflection. The second part consists of theories of perception of surrounding, the relation between reality and illusion, presented first examples of mirror art in art history. The third part concentrates to human introspection, the image of double-me, the myth of Narcissus. These ideas are illustrated by concrete examples of mirror art. All of the parts are united by aspects of self-conception and self-perception. The field of art is based on theoretical context in this research. |
