MUHAMMAD KHANSupervisor: Ms. Sonia Rauf2026-07-302026-07-302026http://repository.uop.edu.pk/123456789/529Global warming and environmental degradation have become some of the most critical challenges facing humanity in the twenty-first century. Rising temperatures, industrial pollution, deforestation, urban expansion, and the excessive exploitation of natural resources have significantly altered the relationship between human beings and the natural environment. As landscapes continue to change and ecosystems become increasingly vulnerable, the effects of climate change are no longer limited to the environment alone but are also reflected in human health, emotions, identity, and everyday life. The fading of natural landscapes and the growing environmental crisis have created an urgent need for artistic practices that raise awareness and encourage reflection on humanity’s role in shaping the future of the planet.Although climate change has been widely discussed in scientific, political, and environmental fields, it has received comparatively less attention within contemporary painting practices that specifically explore the connection between environmental destruction and the human form. Many existing artworks focus either on damaged landscapes or ecological issues, but few investigate how the human body can serve as a visual metaphor for environmental suffering, resilience, and transformation. Therefore, a significant gap exists in visual art that communicates the interconnected relationship between human existence and the changing condition of the Earth through symbolic and narrative painting.This study aimed to create a series of paintings that explored the impact of global warming on both natural landscapes and human life. For this purpose, research was conducted on climate change, environmental degradation, ecological art, and contemporary visual practices. Visual references,environmental imagery, and artistic case studies were analyzed to develop appropriate symbolism, compositions, and color palettes that could effectively communicate the themes of environmental loss, ecological imbalance, and human vulnerability. The paintings employed symbolic imagery such as damaged landscapes, industrial structures, endangered wildlife, and fragmented human forms to visually express the consequences of climate change.The findings suggested that painting can serve as a powerful medium for communicating environmental concerns and creating emotional engagement with complex global issues. The study demonstrated that the human form can function as a meaningful visual symbol through which the effects of global warming may be understood and experienced. Overall, the project highlighted the importance of art as a tool for environmental awareness, critical reflection, and social responsibility. Through the integration of symbolic landscapes and human imagery, the series sought to encourage viewers to reconsider their relationship with nature and to recognize the urgent need for environmental preservation and sustainable action.enThesis