CULT VALUE OF THE HORN FIGURE AND ITS REFLECTION ON TODAY’S CERAMİC ART ABSTRACT

Abstract

In the past, societies were inspired by many figures while creating cult objects representing sacred values. Over time, the values expressed by these selected figures have changed in terms of form. However, no matter how strong the change is, the applied figures have managed to leave a trace on material and nonmaterial cultural assets. Being one of these figures, horn figure finds a place for itself as an influential object in the belief and cultural worlds of societies today as it was in the past. The mythological stories belonging to many societies and the finds unearthed in archaeological excavations reveal that the use of this figure dates back to ancient times. With its rich meaning and aesthetic value, the horn figure continues to be a source of inspiration for artists who produce works in different fields of art today. The aim of the study is to examine the reflection of the horn figure on today's ceramic art, with a look at the usage patterns in various fields from the past to the present.