Sharjah Forum for Early Arab Theater discusses scenography in Arab theatre
Sharjah, 26 March / WAM / The Fourteenth Sharjah Forum for Early Arab Theater organized a lecture entitled “Theatrical scenography with the aesthetics of Arab culture”, presented by Emirati interior designer Walid Omran Al Jallaf, at the guests’ headquarters in Sharjah.
At the beginning of the lecture, Omran stressed that scenography is an essential element in building the theatrical performance, because it represents a comprehensive vision that unites the aesthetic and intellectual aspects, and includes the various elements of the theatrical space, such as lighting, decor, costumes, and sound effects, pointing to the need to strengthen specialized academic studies in this field in the Arab world.
The lecturer discussed the concept of scenography, explaining that it goes beyond being a group of separate artistic elements, to form an integrated system concerned with organizing the theatrical space visually, in a way that expresses the spirit of the text and the director’s vision, and gives the show its semantic and aesthetic dimensions.
He stressed that the theater director is primarily responsible for formulating the scenographic vision, as he supervises the harmony of all elements of the show, pointing out the importance of drawing inspiration from Arab and Gulf heritage in shaping the visual identity of contemporary theatrical performances.
Omran pointed out the necessity of developing the scenographic sense of young directors, through training programs that combine technical knowledge and cultural awareness, which contributes to presenting theatrical experiences that reflect the specificity of the Arab environment.
He explained that the success of scenography is linked to its ability to support the actor’s performance and enhance his interaction with the elements of the show, stressing the importance of teamwork in theater to achieve the required artistic integration.
He reviewed the elements that make up the scenographic image, which include text, decoration, lighting, sound effects, costumes, makeup, and accessories, indicating that the integration of these elements contributes to building an integrated visual image that serves the dramatic text and enhances its impact.
Discussions revolved around the reality of scenography in Arab theater and ways to develop it, in addition to employing modern technologies in designing theatrical space.
Omran stressed that scenography represents a science and art concerned with designing the theatrical space in an integrated manner, in a way that serves the text and enriches the theatrical experience, stressing that achieving the aesthetics of the show requires integration between all its elements within a conscious directorial vision.
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