The problem of visibility in art and the construction of self through appropriation

This thesis focuses on appropriating the concepts of expression and visibility in art. In this context, starting with the prominent works of the classical period and extending to contemporary art, the transformation of art is discussed. Developments in the modern and post-modern period, together with digitalization, have added a new dimension to the problem of visibility in art. Since the beginning of classical and modern art, the position of art has been indebted to technological innovations that enable the production and sharing of artworks in the digital field. Since the early 20th century, technological innovations affecting artists have paved the way for multidisciplinary works. With the digitalization of images, many artists have started to present their productions in a new framework. In this thesis, the transformation process of the act of appropriation of technological developments and digitalization in the art of painting is examined through chronological projections. Within the scope of a qualitative research, the purpose and impact of the digital art system and visibility in the process until today are evaluated. The relationship and interaction between technology and art has developed throughout human history. While art emerged as a means of self-expression and self-recognition, technology is the developments that emerged with the advancement of scientific knowledge. Technological developments such as cinema, photography and augmented reality, which emerged especially in the early 20th century, have changed the concept, content and form language of art. Artists have developed new types of art and forms of expression by using the technological possibilities of the age. The concept of appropriation, which means that artists incorporate elements belonging to others into their own works, has been frequently used throughout the history of modern and contemporary art. While appropriation offers artists wider opportunities to express their creativity, it has also brought along the problem of visibility. In the application part of the study, reproduction, visibility and the use of digital in art, which are among the postmodern art practices, are adopted as a method. In this context, examples of reproduction in traditional and modern works, including the art of photography, are presented. This thesis is a reflection of production processes that address the concept of visibility in art and the process of appropriation in the context of technological developments and digitalization.