Semantic implications of cypress image based on paradigmatic and Syntagmatic relationship and Context of situation

Cypress image is one of the most widely used in Iranian literature and art. This special place is related to its ancient history, which is rooted in the mythological, religious and mystical texts of the world. The list of symbolic meanings and concepts of images can be found in dictionary of symbols and in many books But often there is no specific criterion in determining which meaning and concept in a particular work is intended.In this essay, we intend to show the role of Context of situation and the role of Syntagmatic and paradigmatic relationship in identifying the semantic meanings of cypress image based on one of the theories in linguistics presented by Saussure.The study of dozens of images, showed that cypress has concepts such as uprightness, purity, immortality, holiness and greenery and resistance in the Syntagmatic relationship with humans, sun and Simorgh, trees and animals. Also, cypress image alone has concepts such as immortality, mourning and death and connection to the sky according to the context of the situation. This multidisciplinary research in the field of linguistics, literature and visual arts has been done by descriptive-analytical method and at the end, suggestions for better understanding of the concept of images are presented.