Semiotic analysis of the Lily doll of the Boyer Ahmad nomads Based on Yuri Lotman's cultural theory

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Graduated with a Master's degree in Islamic Art

2 Asistant professor

10.22103/jic.2025.25490.1449

Abstract

Boyer Ahmad tribes, with their native culture and clothing, play an important role in preserving and transmitting the cultural identity of their community. One of the manifestations of this culture is the Lily doll, which nomadic mothers made for children for play and even education, has been registered as an intangible heritage on the list of national monuments of Iran. The present study examines that: What impact have the semiotic systems of Boyer Ahmad nomadic culture had on the Lily doll? And how is the semiotic analysis of Lily's doll explained by Lotman's cultural theory?
Objective: The purpose of this research is to explore the role of culture on the structure of Lily's doll using the capacities of Lotman's semiotic sphere. Method: This paper is an application of the descriptive-analytical method and Lotman's cultural semiotics approach. The collection of information is library, Findings: Culture is a set of signs that shape human identity through language and conventional codes. Art, as part of this system, is a communication tool with its own language and structure that adds depth to cultural meaning. A symbolic sphere with features such as multilingualism and bi-axiality helps to maintain identity coherence in the face of chaos. Conclusion: Cultural signs and symbols are not only a reflection of traditional beliefs and values, but also play an effective role in the continuity of collective memory. The coherence between aesthetic elements and cultural concepts reflects the deep connection of these signs with social identity and its transmission over time.

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