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dadkhah P, ghadiri S. A visual study of human figures in four selected paintings from seven Orang Jami paintingsBased on Gestalt principles. JIC 2023; 7 (2) :157-167
URL: http://jih-tabriziau.ir/article-1-261-en.html

The strategic use of visual elements by artists significantly influences the visual perception of artworks. The Gestalt psychological school, rooted in cognitive science and visual perception, offers a framework for both artists and audiences to comprehend and interpret art. The deliberate use of visual elements in Haft Awrang Jami's paintings provides an opportunity for psychological analysis, facilitating a deeper understanding of the collection's themes. Therefore, understanding the principles of Gestalt and their role in enhancing audience comprehension of artworks is crucial. This qualitative research employs an analytical-descriptive approach to explore the visual characteristics of human body placement in the selected paintings from Haft Awrang of Jami based on Gestalt theory. The study analyzes 4 images out of 28 from Haft Awrang of Jami using four Gestalt principles: similarity, proximity, continuity, and integration/completion. The findings demonstrate that the positioning of figures can be analyzed through these Gestalt laws, resulting in improved visual perception and comprehension. Moreover, this approach lends a scientific perspective to visual elements, uncovering their significance beyond initial observation.