La pintura como medio de expresión artística para la representación de los problemas de imagen en los adolescentes

Abstract

In this thesis, she focuses on image problems, since nowadays they affect adolescents more, because they experience a new stage of both physical and psychological changes, therefore, they will be exposed to many factors that can be affected during Puberty. Image distortion in art and painting is a theme that has been explored throughout history, especially in relation to social criticism and mental health issues such as eating disorders, anorexia, depression, and death, some artists have used the distortion of the human figure to convey messages such as those that are caused by society's pressure to achieve certain goals. beauty standards, which often lead to eating disorders such as anorexia. Art has become a very important medium that is communication in such a way that it helps to transmit messages, that the artist wants to communicate about a specific topic, from this point the artistic proposal of this research starts with the field of realistic painting to generate that great impact on society and visualize how these problems can affect young people and suffer consequences even up to death Artistic depiction of these themes can serve as a way to raise awareness of the dangers of eating disorders and mental illness, as well as to critique the cultural and social norms that contribute to their prevalence. Image distortion in art can reflect the distorted perception that people with eating disorders have about their own bodies, as well as the way in which society itself distorts the ideal body image with stereotypes that have existed throughout humanity. This body problem is more affected by adolescent women than men, because the media presents women as a model of perfection with certain established measures, even the models who are exhibited on social networks are subjected to changes that go through these processes that are caused by social pressure and that is how they get to build that perfect figure. showing society photographs that behind these there is only suffering, psychological damage that not only affects them but can also affect the viewers, in this case the teenagers for desiring a body like the ones they visualize every day. As for depression and death, these themes have also been explored in art as a way to express the emotional suffering and internal struggle faced by people suffering from these issues. The artistic depiction of depression and death can be both a personal expression of the artist and a way to open a dialogue about these difficult issues in society. It's important to note that art and psychology can be a powerful tool for showing reality and reflection on these issues, but it's also crucial to address the underlying issues and seek professional help for those struggling with eating disorders, depression, or other mental health issues.