Prachylogie and Visual Art: A Study of Brevity in Conveying Meaning

ILHAM Et babi; Mounir Serhani; AHMAD TOUBA

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i05.56524

Prachylogie and Visual Art: A Study of Brevity in Conveying Meaning

Author(s)	Ms. ILHAM Et babi, Prof. Dr. Mounir Serhani, Prof. Dr. AHMAD TOUBA
Country	Morocco
Abstract	Summary of the Article The article, "Prachylogie and Visual Art: A Study of Brevity in Conveying Meaning," explores brachylogie as a conceptual and methodological framework for interpreting visual art, emphasizing brevity as a means to express profound meanings. Rooted in Socratic traditions of concise discourse, brachylogie is presented as a philosophical and rhetorical tool that prioritizes condensed expression. The study addresses the question: To what extent can brachylogie unveil the depth of meaning in visual art through brevity? The article first outlines the theoretical foundations of brachylogie, tracing its evolution from a rhetorical technique to a philosophical and ethical principle, with historical references to its use in literature and philosophy. It then extends brachylogie to visual art, analyzing how minimal visual elements (e.g., color, lines, brushstrokes) convey complex meanings. Two paintings by Vincent van Gogh, Wheatfield with Crows and Sunflowers, serve as case studies. In Wheatfield with Crows, elements like black crows, a dark sky, and a yellow wheatfield reflect van Gogh’s psychological turmoil, symbolizing hope, despair, and existential conflict. In Sunflowers, the color yellow and the contrast between vibrant and wilting flowers encapsulate themes of life, death, optimism, and decay. The study employs a qualitative, interpretive methodology, identifying key visual elements, interpreting them in the context of van Gogh’s life and letters, and applying brachylogie to reveal condensed meanings. The findings demonstrate that brachylogie is an effective framework for art analysis, bridging rhetorical theory and aesthetics, and offering potential applications in art education and criticism. The article suggests future research could extend brachylogie to other artists or media, such as impressionist paintings or cinema.
Keywords	Brachylogie - Brevity - Visual Art - Vincent van Gogh - Wheatfield with Crows - Sunflowers - Condensed Meaning -Aesthetics -Rhetorical Theory - Philosophical Inquiry
Field	Arts
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 5, September-October 2025
Published On	2025-09-30
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i05.56524

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