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Geanina Havârneanu, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, RomaniaAbstract
In this paper, we aim to illustrate an anthropological view of the work of the Spanish sculptor and painter Aurelio Teno Teno. His art reveals the preoccupation with the figure of the Knight Errant, a defining Cervantes (1955) character for Spanish literature. Don Quixote de la Mancha, a dreamer, is also called the Knight of the Sad Figure. Teno's artistic genius was manifested through overwhelming creations as a force of plastic expression. These impress with the finesse and refinement of the image, with the power of suggestion that perfectly defines the characteristics of this charismatic character and the ingenuity of the use of materials, texture, and colours that contextualize precisely the character. The Exposition at the Convention Center of Córdoba 2023 is an homage to this remarkable contemporary artist, who achieved international recognition during his lifetime (Teno, 2023). Through the analysis of some exhibited works, we have highlighted that the experimentation of art becomes an exercise of intuitive grammar in which perceptual automatisms are reorganized into cultural patterns that reflect the human need for self-realization and transcendence. From a neuroaesthetic perspective, rationally modulated feeling transforms the self, which then transcends artistic creations, inviting the viewer to co-create meaning, depending on the personal cognitive, emotional, and cultural background. Notably, the curatorial concept integrates traditional decorative motifs to evoke Spain’s historical and cultural identity, creating an immersive and reflective experience for the viewer. The imaging tautology is contextualized differently to highlight each work.
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Conference: IICAH2026Stream: Arts - Arts Theory and Criticism
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Havârneanu G. (2026) Aspects of Anthropological Semiotics in the Vision Created by Aurelio Teno Teno ISSN: 2432-4604 – The IAFOR International Conference on Arts & Humanities – Hawaii 2026 Official Conference Proceedings (pp. 313-329) https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2432-4604.2026.27
To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2432-4604.2026.27
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