time

The representation of time is a recurring theme in art, which employs a wide range of symbols to make it perceptible to us and to remind us of the futility of our brief stay on Earth. Time is one of the phenomena that fascinates all human beings, for it is the “element” in which we live and the one that defines us. We find our place within it by measuring its passage, reconstructing the past in stories and remembering important events. Since all stories, whether of individuals or communities, are written against the backdrop of time, it is a subject of interest to both artists and social scientists.