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Colors and Secrets: The Symbolic and Artistic Role of Colors in the Poetry of Manouchehr ‎Sheibani

Document Type : Research Paper

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PhD Candidate in Persian Language and Literature, University of Urmia, Urmia, Iran. ‎

Abstract

Colors have long played a significant role in culture, art, psychology, and human communication. They are not only tools of artistic expression but also bear symbolic, psychological, and social meanings. In Iranian culture, colors have always been intertwined with mystical, mythological, and aesthetic concepts. In Sheibani’s poetry, colors are primarily used to convey symbolic and artistic meanings. Through the element of color, the poet expresses his inner states and political and social thoughts in a more impactful way.This study aims first to examine the extent and diversity of color usage in the poetry of Manouchehr Sheibani. It then explores the reciprocal influence of painting on poetry and vice versa, as well as the impact of these two arts on the poet’s mindset. Using a descriptive-analytical method, the author investigates the symbolic, artistic, and psychological dimensions of color in Sheibani’s poems.

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Journal of Poetry Studies (boostan Adab)
Volume 18, Issue 1 - Serial Number 67
May 2026
Pages 41-60
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