The Poetics of Color in the Poetry of Al-Sanoubari

Authors

Ishaq Rahmani, Shiraz - Astan Fars - IranFollow
Daoud Najati, Isfahan - Darvazeh Shiraz - IranFollow

DOI

https://doi.org/10.35192/jjoas-h.v22i2.8

Abstract

At the beginning, there was essentially no discrepancy between poetry and prose. Poems were merely rhythmic words used to guide camels, devoid of any ambiguity or complexity, making it easy for readers to grasp their content. However, over time, the concepts within poetry expanded, and their rhythm and meter multiplied. As a result, their clarity and simplicity were diminished. Poets exerted their utmost effort, often spending a year or more refining their poems to elevate them to high ranks of elegance and glory. Color and its various types became one of the best methods poets employed to enhance their works. Meanwhile, Al-Sanoubari specialized in using this artistic element in his poetry. This study examines how Al-Sanoubari utilized color in his poems to symbolize and enrich his work both aesthetically and meaningfully. This high level of application in his poetry was influenced by the colorful, multi-faceted environment in which he was raised, fostering his interest in painting and the visual arts. The goal of this study is to analyze the appearance of color and the tools used in Al-Sanoubari's works. It employed methods of analysis, description, and statistics to explore color concepts and terminology. The colors in Al-Sanoubari’s works are akin to a painter’s palette, as if he intended to design his poetic creations as a beautiful landscape filled with flowers, colors, and trees through which streams flow. He successfully wove colors into his poetry, allowing his imagination to shine. He emphasized the vibrancy of colors and their meanings to capture the reader's attention to the fullest extent. As we appreciate the poet’s imagery and figures, we observe that he frequently utilized the colors white, red, green, yellow, black, and blue respectively.

Recommended Citation

Rahmani, Ishaq and Najati, Daoud (2020) "The Poetics of Color in the Poetry of Al-Sanoubari," Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series: Vol. 22: Iss. 2, Article 8.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.35192/jjoas-h.v22i2.8
Available at: https://digitalcommons.aaru.edu.jo/jjoas-h/vol22/iss2/8