Visual interpretation on pathological body

The aim of the thesis is establishing relationship between patient body and art by drawing attention to the impact of the disease on body. By considering this aim, disease are examined in parallel with history of art and explained with the help of scientific and philosophical definitions. Historical duration of disease in relation to art history, artworks and artists producing works within the scope of this topic are given. Disease matter is examined conceptually on application studies within the framework researches.This study involves researches, observations and method of applications. Data are obtained by making investigations on sources on the subject. Observations and investigations are made on researcher?s own body and near surroundings for patients and Turkish Armed Forces Health Foundation Special Education School and Rehabilitation Center for individuals who have developmental disabilities. Content of application studies are established by making use of obtained data and observations. Acrylic, lavi, photography and paper sculpture techniques are used in applications.According to research, it is concluded that pathology exists in art and developments in pathology have significant role in history of art within the framework of examining the body. Relationship between art and pathological body stated with an artistic interpretation by method of applications.Key Words1)Pathology and Art2)Disease and Art3)Disease4)Degeneracy5)Ugliness