New ATI's books enrich the Arab scientific theatre scene

October 15, 2024 / 1:04 PM

Sharjah24: Two recently released publications from the Arab Theatre Institute contribute significantly to the expansion of Arab theatrical knowledge in the realms of musical theatre and theatrical image. The first of these publications, authored by Dr. Yasmine Farag, a distinguished figure in the field, is titled “Lyric Theatre in Egypt, from the Beginnings to the End of the Twentieth Century.” Dr. Farag, who serves as the Professor of Music Criticism at the Academy of Arts in Egypt and as the Head of the Creative Production Department at the Higher Institute for Children’s Arts, delves into the state of musical theatre in Egypt during the twentieth century, while also exploring the historical context of music in ancient Egyptian society. Through this work, Dr. Farag addresses pertinent inquiries such as the existence of an Egyptian opera, its distinctions from the Western concept of opera, the differentiation between singing and music in opera, operetta, and musical theatre, and the classification of productions featuring multiple songs under the umbrella of musical theatre. Notably, the book intertwines social studies with the critical analysis of musical theatre performances.

Dr. Karima Bin Saad, an esteemed visual artist and art theories researcher from Tunisia, has authored a comprehensive 319-page book titled "Labyrinths of the Image, Theatre, and Performance as a Model." In her work, Dr. Bin Saad delves into the intricate intertwining of artistic practices in contemporary times, highlighting their diverse and blended nature, which often challenges traditional classification and identification by the audience. Her research focuses on the image in theatre and the construction of visual representations in Tunisian theatrical performances. Dr. Bin Saad meticulously examines the aesthetics of the body image, the concept of the fourth dimension, the creation of visual space, and the auditory optics within Tunisian theatre. Furthermore, she delves into the directorial image in performance, emphasizing its formations and the polyphony it embodies. To enrich her scholarly work, Dr. Bin Saad provides a comprehensive list of terms and definitions.

Ismail Abdullah, Secretary-General of the Arab Theater Authority, mentioned that the two books contain important topics and bear the significant influence of two women from the Arab scientific theater scene. This reinforces the important role that Arab female creators play in enriching the cognitive scene.

New ATI's books enrich the Arab scientific theatre scene

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