Article Published In Vol.6 (Nov-Dec-2018)

Female as an icon of exquisiteness in Pakistani Art

Author : Farah Khan

The image of female in art has remained a subject of interest since prehistoric age. Representation of female has left strong mark on the aesthetic sensibility of artists globally. Looking at the history of Pakistani Art, it is observed that the exquisiteness of female as an icon has influenced the creative practice of the local artists. Female as an image is represented by many artists with diversity of subject matter, medium and technique. This subject of artistic expression has left unique impact in the development of art which can easily be analyzed looking at the present account of Pakistani art.

Keywords: Pakistani art, artists, creative practice, female as an icon of exquisiteness, artistic expression, prehistoric age.