International Journal of Research in Social Sciences

  • Year: 2014
  • Volume: 4
  • Issue: 2

Symbolic meaning of animals in the Achaemenid jewelry

  • Author:
  • Mehri Aliabadi, Mohamad Taghi Ashoori
  • Total Page Count: 11
  • DOI:
  • Page Number: 410 to 420

*Handicrafts String, Faculty of Applied Arts, Art University, Tehran, Iran

**Faculty Member, Handicrafts String, Faculty of Applied Arts, Art University, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

The works that are discussed under the Achaemenid jewelry, thanks to two fundamental issues that always the art - it is imperative the industry overshadowed. A) symbolic aspects of animals used in jewelry b) how the use of animals used in jewelery. Achaemenid art effects and iconic jewelry clear example of this art - the industry’s jewelry and this will be explored. We introduce a concise definition of these effects is essential. Achaemenid jewelry refers to works of functional and symbolic aspects are used. The major characteristics of this work include: 1) The use of animals. 2) The symbolic value of these works combined with aesthetics. Therefore, this article examines the sociological approaches symbol of jewelry is covered with animal shapes.

Keywords

Symbolic meanings, animals, jewelry, Achaemenid