THE DEMONIC TRANSFORMATION OF SYMBOLIC IMAGES IN ART AND LITERATURE

Authors

  • Atabaeva Zarnigor Bakhran kizi Tashkent State University of Economics Samarkand Branch Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Philological Sciences

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55640/

Keywords:

Demonic transformation, symbolic images, literature, art, Faust, Dorian Gray, Bosch, Goya, Gothic, moral decline, symbolism, internal conflict, supernatural, aesthetic expression

Abstract

This study examines the demonic transformation of symbolic images in literature and art, highlighting how symbols evolve from neutral or positive representations into manifestations of evil, chaos, and moral decay. The article explores the aesthetic and psychological functions of demonization, focusing on key literary works such as Goethe’s Faust and Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray, as well as visual art examples by Hieronymus Bosch and Francisco Goya. It analyzes the symbolic depiction of characters, objects, and settings, emphasizing their role in illustrating internal conflict, societal critique, and moral degeneration. The research demonstrates that demonic symbolism serves as a powerful tool for expressing human fears, desires, and ethical dilemmas across historical and cultural contexts.

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Published

2025-12-19

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 11 (2025): Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences and Innovations

Section

Articles

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THE DEMONIC TRANSFORMATION OF SYMBOLIC IMAGES IN ART AND LITERATURE. (2025). Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences and Innovations, 4(11), 2470-2472. https://doi.org/10.55640/

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