Geovannys Montero Zayas, Leandro Ernesto Prado Soriano, Djamaldinova Shakhlo Obloberdiyevn, Beáta Akimjaková, Martina Pavlíková

General Theoretical Notions About the Semiotics of Culture and the Arts

Introduction

General theoretical notions about the semiotics of culture and the arts. Explore general theoretical issues in the semiotics of culture and the arts. This article delves into key concepts, methodological traditions, and ongoing debates, offering valuable insights into signs, languages, and texts.

Abstract

Aim. This article offers an approach to general theoretical issues in the semiotics of culture and the arts, with an emphasis on key concepts from these areas of knowledge. The evolution of the object of study, theoretical discussions associated with different theoretical and methodological traditions, and the basic categorical system are among the topics covered. Methods. To prepare the article, general or theoretical methods were used, such as analytical-synthetic and inductive-deductive, which were materialized through documentary analysis, interpretation, and the study and criticism of sources. Results. This article adopts positions regarding categories and concepts of semiotics, such as culture, languages, the semiotic transposition of languages, codes, text, and criteria of textuality. It analyzes definitions and theoretical proposals from various authors and offers valuable criteria for continuing the scientific debate. Conclusions. Semiotics is an area of human knowledge characterized by a multiplicity of theoretical and methodological approaches and positions. In many scientific and academic practices, there is still an attachment to the founding notions of Peirce and Saussure, as well as to the traditional designations of semiotics and semiology, or to the dichotomous and trichotomous conceptions of the sign, aspects that are too rudimentary to satisfy current demands for the semiotics of culture and the arts. Cognitive value. The article provides a solidly argued study, based on an extensive bibliographic review, knowledge of cultural and artistic issues, and the practice of art itself in different manifestations.

Review

The article, "General Theoretical Notions About the Semiotics of Culture and the Arts," presents a comprehensive theoretical inquiry into the foundational issues within its specified domain. The stated aim is to offer a structured approach to general theoretical concepts, systematically tracing the evolution of the field's object of study, engaging with various theoretical and methodological traditions, and elucidating a basic categorical system. This promises a significant contribution to the understanding and advancement of semiotic discourse within cultural and artistic studies, particularly given the inherently interdisciplinary and conceptually rich nature of the subject matter. To achieve its ambitious theoretical aims, the article reportedly employs rigorous methods, including analytical-synthetic and inductive-deductive approaches, executed through extensive documentary analysis, interpretation, and critical evaluation of sources. This methodological framework underpins its deep dive into core semiotic categories and concepts such as culture, languages, semiotic transposition, codes, text, and criteria of textuality. The abstract indicates a thorough examination and analysis of definitions and theoretical proposals from diverse authors, culminating in the adoption of specific positions and the offer of valuable criteria for continuing the scientific debate. This systematic conceptual work is crucial for clarifying and refining the theoretical toolkit available to scholars in the field. The article's conclusions reveal a critical stance towards the persistence of what it considers "too rudimentary" founding notions from Peirce and Saussure, as well as traditional designations and simplistic dichotomous or trichotomous conceptions of the sign. It strongly argues that these established frameworks often fall short of satisfying the current demands for sophisticated semiotic analysis in culture and the arts. This critical assessment, combined with the attributed "cognitive value" of being a "solidly argued study" based on an extensive bibliographic review, deep knowledge of cultural and artistic issues, and practical experience, positions the article as a significant theoretical intervention. While not offering new empirical data, its contribution lies in providing a sophisticated theoretical framework and a compelling argument for more advanced, nuanced approaches to semiotics, thereby serving as a valuable resource for scholars seeking to evolve beyond foundational paradigms.

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