Elephants in the Arts
Elephants have been depicted in art since prehistoric times. The
earliest images of elephants that have been displayed are etched on Egyptian
ivory combs. These etchings date back as late as 3400 B.C. In these images it
depicts three elephants stomping on cobras.
When it came to Egyptian art, elephants and
other animals were used due to their attributes and characteristics. Over time
these animals grew in importance and became symbols later on in Egyptian
culture. Animals such as elephants, giraffes, leopard, and lions were just a
few of many species the early nomads encountered.
In more modern art, elephants can be seen artist such as Salvador
Dali masterpieces. In Dali’s piece Dream Caused by the Flight of A Bee Around a
Pomegranate a Second Before Awakening shown to the right, he puts a new twist
on how the elephant is symbolized in art. When it comes to art, elephants
symbolize strength, dominance, and power. However, Dali contradicts the way the
elephant depicts strength by painting the elephant with long spindly legs
carrying bricks on its back to show the strength of the animal.
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