Collective Behavior Representations in Contemporary Iraqi Ceramics (An Analytical Study)

Abstract

The self-governs a set of dynamic controls that establish its existence and are reflected in the form of outcomes crafted by society within systemic mechanisms in its movement. These have an impact and engagement on the structure of the artistic achievement, as the self is a significant driver that transmits and receives (intellectual, societal) elements and relationships. Hence, the research title emerged: "Collective Behavior Representations in Contemporary Iraqi Ceramics (An Analytical Study)." The research comprises four chapters, with the first chapter dedicated to elucidating the research problem, defined by the following question: What are the mechanisms of collective behavior? The significance of the research and the study's objective were then identified as: understanding "Collective Behavior Representations in Contemporary Iraqi Ceramics" within the time frame of 1980 to 2010. The second chapter comprised two sections: the first section, with its axes, addressed:  The concept of the self in thought. The concept of collective self. The pressures that establish collective behaviour. The factors influencing collective self behaviour. The characteristics of collective self behaviour. The second section explored the creative process between the individual and the collective in art, followed by the key indicators derived from the theoretical framework. The third chapter focused on analyzing the research samples, consisting of three samples, with the researcher adopting a descriptive method for sample analysis to achieve the results. The fourth chapter included the research findings, conclusions, and sources and references.