The symbolism of the pigeon in Coptic art and its reflection in heritage | ||
| The Scientific Journal of the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Alexandria University | ||
| Article 6, Volume 20, Issue 2, December 2023, Pages 104-115 PDF (1010.79 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/thalexu.2024.238302.1111 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Youstina Sobhy Naguib Saeed* 1; Enayat Mohamed2; Mary Magdy3; Mahmoud El-mohammady4 | ||
| 1Guiding departmet, The Higher institute for Tourism & Hotels- king Mariout, Alexandria, | ||
| 2Faculty of Tourism and Hotels Alexandria University | ||
| 3Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Alexandria University | ||
| 4The Higher Institute of Tourism and Hotels, King Mariot | ||
| Abstract | ||
| In Recent years, the heritage has witnessed broad interest, that led us to illuminate the symbolism of the pigeon in Coptic art and its reflection in heritage”. The purpose of the study is to recognize the symbolic meaning of the pigeon in Coptic art. How did the pigeon become a distinctive bird in the Coptic artist's work? The reason behind the pigeon’s repetition in coptic art. Pigeon are mentioned in the Bible as a symbol, such as in Annunciation and Holy Baptism, and as a bird in Noah's story. Thus, the study has employed an analytical-descriptive methodology to describe the pigeon in Coptic Heritage by referring to different tangible heritage models on which the pigeon appears in various forms of Coptic art whether on textile, stone, pottery, murals, or icons. Finally, it was mentioned that the pigeon is associated with models of Intangible heritage. It has been clearly appeared in various hymns and virgin's appearances worldwide in the form of a pigeon. It is necessary to protect this heritage that link the past and the present. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| pigeon; symbol; Coptic art; Heritage; religious ceremonies | ||
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