The Notion of Hedonism and Its Manifestations in Body Art

Abstract

Abstract:

This research explores the conceptual and aesthetic transformations This research aims to study the concept of hedonism and its applications in body art, based on the hypothesis that hedonism is no longer confined to its traditional sensory or aesthetic dimensions. Rather, it has evolved into an intellectual and cultural tool that reshapes the relationship between the viewer and the artwork—particularly within contemporary and postmodern art, which tends to produce cognitive and contemplative pleasure. The research adopts a comprehensive theoretical framework, divided into three main sections: the first examines the concept of hedonism; the second explores both ancient and modern philosophical perspectives on the notion; while the third investigates artistic techniques in body art that have contributed to framing hedonism as a central platform for this concept. The study uses a descriptive-analytical method applied to a selected sample of body art works in order to analyze the manifestations of hedonism within them. The findings reveal multiple levels of hedonism in contemporary body art, demonstrating a shift beyond the sensory toward cognitive and interpretive dimensions that reflect the transformation of aesthetic taste in postmodern contexts. The study concludes with several recommendations and proposals that open new avenues for future research at the intersection of visual arts, philosophy, and contemporary psychology.