Depictions of the moment of birth in art

In the study, the concept of birth is firstly explained and then a connection is established between the two concepts by providing a unity whit the concepts of reincarnation and rebirth. Mythological narratives about birth are also included and in addition, various works of art are analyzed under the titles of art and contemporary art. Throughout the study, the concept of birth is taken as a basis and the multifaceted meanings of this concept and its changes in time periods are explained through various art practices. In this thesis, visual and conceptual examples from mythology, science and art will be presented to define the concept of birth. The concept of birth, which is also included in the field od art, is examined with various art practices and the different points in the way it is handled are aimed to be presented in the thesis by forming the general framework of the research.