Biophilia and its formations in contemporary theatrical performance techniques (The Ship Play) is an example
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Keywords: (biophilia, formations, theatrical techniques, contemporary theatrical performance)Abstract
Abstract:
Contemporary theatrical performances are witnessing intellectual and aesthetic transformations in reconsidering the relationship between theatrical space and the audience with the natural environment. Through these transformations, the concept of biophilia has emerged as one of the trends that draws inspiration from the idea of the innate and instinctive connection of humans towards nature, not only at the subject level, but as a sensory and aesthetic experience that is formed within the theatrical performance. This research came in four chapters, the first of which included (the methodological framework) the research problem through the following question: (What is biophilia and what are its formations in contemporary theatrical performance techniques?). The chapter also included the importance of the research and the need for it (as a study that sheds light on biophilia and its formation through theatrical techniques to create theatrical performances that have a vibrant aesthetic significance and mimic the natural environment, reaching the goal of the focus of identifying (biophilia and its formations in contemporary theatrical performance techniques). The research boundaries were limited spatially to Iraq (Baghdad) and temporally (2022), in addition to defining the terms. The second chapter (the theoretical framework) included two topics, the first of which was concerned with studying:
-1Moving lighting contributed to creating a visual environment through changing shadows, embodying the temporal dimension and weather fluctuations in nature, deepening the viewer's experience through their ability to immerse themselves in the biophilic theatrical scene.
- 2The use of natural elements through sound effects added a sensory, participatory dimension that helped create a vibrant theatrical environment and a relaxing atmosphere for the viewer.
This chapter also contains conclusions, recommendations, and suggestions, as well as a list of sources and references.
Keywords: (biophilia, formations, theatrical techniques, contemporary theatrical performance)
