افاق للعلوم
Volume 10, Numéro 3, Pages 416-429
2025-06-01

Symbolism Of Decorative Elements In Algerian Applied Arts



Authors : Madjour Hamida .

Abstract

This study explores the symbolic meanings embedded in decorative elements within Algerian applied arts, with a focus on vegetal, geometric, and animal motifs as visual expressions of cultural, spiritual, and social values. It investigates how these ornaments contribute to cultural identity construction and the preservation of collective memory. Employing a semiotic-analytical approach, the research analyzes selected examples from Algerian architecture, pottery, and textiles. The findings indicate that ornamentation in Algerian art serves not only aesthetic purposes but also functions as a vehicle for symbolic communication, spiritual expression, and social cohesion. This study contributes to the academic discourse by offering an in-depth interpretation of the symbolic functions of decorative motifs, addressing a significant gap in the literature on North African and Islamic applied arts.

Keywords

Algerian decorative art , Applided Art in Algeria, Geometric motif , Vegetal, Patterns; Cultural heritage , Islamic art in the Megreb Algerian decorative art , Applided Art in Algeria, Geometric motif , Vegetal, Patterns; Cultural heritage , Islamic art in the Megreb

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