Basrah Arts Journal https://bjfa.uobasrah.edu.iq/index.php/Arts <ul> <li><strong>Basrah Arts Journal (BAJ)</strong> is open access, peer-reviewed quarterly journal (Four issues per year) that aims at the publication of original research papers on the latest developments and techniques in the various fields of the aesthetic subject, which includes the fields of plastic arts, music, theater, visual arts, as well as theoretical and applied research in the field of art education.</li> <li>The (BAJ) is the Official Journal of the Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research issued by the<a href="https://en.bfac.uobasrah.edu.iq"> College of Fine Arts</a>, <a href="https://en.uobasrah.edu.iq">University of Basrah</a>, Iraq.</li> <li>The (BAJ) began its publication in 2002 with printed paper copies until issue (21) . Then, in 2022, it transitioned to online electronic publishing starting from issue (22) .</li> <li>The contribution should be unpublished before and not a consideration for publication elsewhere.</li> <li>(BAJ) maintains a standard double-blind peer review process, which means that the identities of the authors and the reviewers are not known to each other.</li> <li>(BAJ( is an Open Access Journal, which supports the rights of users to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of these articles provided they are properly acknowledged by cited.</li> <li>The journal is archived with printed paper copies at the National Library in Baghdad, No. 747 of 2002.</li> <li>It is also archived on the website of the Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research / Department of Research and Development: "<a href="https://www.iasj.net/iasj/journal/62">Iraqi Academic Scientific Journals</a>".</li> <li>The International Standard Serial Number For The Journal is: ISSN (Print) 2305-6002. (Online) 2958-1303.</li> </ul> College Of Fine Arts, University of Basrah en-US Basrah Arts Journal 2305-6002 Narrative aesthetics in Giorgione's paintings https://bjfa.uobasrah.edu.iq/index.php/Arts/article/view/254 <p>The research dealt with the study of (narrative aesthetics in Giorgione’s paintings), the nature of narration, its aesthetics, and the diversity of its concepts during the Renaissance period in general and the works of the artist Giorgione in particular. Through the research, questions were raised, such as: What is the aesthetics of narration in Giorgione’s paintings, and is narration an important part of Giorgione’s works because of its importance in identifying one of the figures of the Renaissance period, since few researchers paid attention to narration in painting, but they did not expand the analysis of Giorgione’s works, which A void form in the Arabic library. The study focused on the time period from (1500 - 1510) for Giorgione’s works executed on canvas, wood, or panel. The research dealt with the concepts of beauty and narrative in a philosophical manner through the concept of (beauty philosophically and artistically, and beauty in the Renaissance between religion and realism). A sample was collected. Research from a group of international sources and websites with the aim of analyzing them and obtaining answers to the research questions. The research concluded with a set of results and recommendations about narrative in the works of the artist Giorgione.</p> Faylaq Fathi Muhammad Ali Alaa Abdul Hamid Mohammad Copyright (c) 2024 Faylaq Fathi Muhammad Ali, Alaa Abdul Hamid Mohammad (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2024-08-28 2024-08-28 30 5 19 10.59767/2024.08/30.1 The directorial vision of the Iraqi theatre shows is intertwined between style and harmony https://bjfa.uobasrah.edu.iq/index.php/Arts/article/view/274 <p>Theatre is a human, social, ethical, scientific and intellectual value with its full impact and impact It is the product of human thought associated with awareness, perception, imagination, and interactions of ideas, visions and treatments in a synthetic process to integrate, interconnect and interfere with sensory experiences related to extractive treatments. and thus the outcome of a set of ideas, opinions and experiences within the relationships of artistic values, To make the directorial values subject to intellectual attitude and aesthetic visions at varying levels determined by the director's creative thought In spite of the cultural and ideological shifts between generations, which enrich the theatrical discourse and give it a diversity of form and content to the nature of the theatrical show, He went on to monitor these relationships and relationships among pioneers and young people and indicate their artistic and aesthetic impact The course of scientific research was divided into four chapters, as shown below. Methodological Framework II/Chapter II (Theoretical Framework) came on researchers was the first under the heading The second research, entitled "Engagement as an artistic concept between style and vision and the indicators produced by the theoretical framework, chapter III. The researcher went to a research sample of the presentation of Karok's play, chapter IV, where the researcher incorporated the findings, conclusions and list of sources.</p> Fathi Shaddad Khudhair Qays Oudah Qasim Copyright (c) 2024 Fathi Shaddad Khudhair, Dr.Qays Oudah Qasim (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2024-08-28 2024-08-28 30 107 116 10.59767/2024.08/30.8 Dramatic Function of Soundtrack Film Message Model https://bjfa.uobasrah.edu.iq/index.php/Arts/article/view/270 <p>The soundtrack was characterized by a dramatic function that played an essential role in building the cinematic and dramatic landscape and centered on how to support and support the event and film scene with multiple and varied functions in the (message film) film and emphasize the foundations on which the soundtrack served as a fundamental dramatic function in the artistic content and film event. Chapter I included the methodological framework in which the research problem of research arose after the researcher conducted a field survey of some films in which the soundtrack had a dramatic function that played a key role in the construction of the film scene. In this sense, the researcher seeks to raise the question of what is the dramatic function of the soundtrack in the film message? Hence the importance of research from which we mention1:- Highlight the elements of the soundtrack and its relationship to the film's scene event Then the goal of the research centered on the dramatic function of the soundtrack in the film and the research is determined by the music of the film. E-The first chapter of the chapter came with researchers who specialized the first elements and components of the soundtrack I only the second was entitled the dramatic effect of the soundtrack musician Then the theoretical framework was marked and then chapter III was followed by research procedures and analysis of the soundtrack models of the music of the message film.</p> Qays Oudah Qasim Copyright (c) 2024 Qays Oudah Qasim (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2024-08-28 2024-08-28 30 85 95 10.59767/2024.08/30.6 Encoding format transformations in contemporary formation https://bjfa.uobasrah.edu.iq/index.php/Arts/article/view/261 <p>The research dealt with the topic (transformations of coding format in contemporary art) with regard to the path of the contemporary artist and the importance of his connection to his society. The research problem was determined by answering the following question: (What are the hypothetical requirements for the mind to carry out an aesthetic reading of the various art formats?)<br />As for the second chapter, it included the theoretical framework, which contained two sections, the first included (the concept of communicative codes), while the second section included (the diversity of contemporary formation codes), while the third chapter was concerned with research procedures, and the fourth chapter contained the results and conclusions.</p> Muhanad Abdullah Jabbar Fareed Khalid Alwan Copyright (c) 2024 Muhanad Abdullah Jabbar, Fareed Khalid Alwan (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2024-08-28 2024-08-28 30 53 69 10.59767/2024.08/30.4 Dimensions of the psychological image of scenes of war horrors in Otto Dix’s productions https://bjfa.uobasrah.edu.iq/index.php/Arts/article/view/256 <p>he current research (the dimensions of the psychological image of scenes of the horrors of war in the productions of Auto Dix) included four chapters, the first included the research problem (what is the nature of the dimensions of the psychological image of the scenes of the horrors of war in the productions of Auto Dix?), the importance of the research, and the goal of the research represented by (identifying the dimensions of the image Psychological scenes of the horrors of war in Otto Dix's productions. Then the limits of the research are concerned with studying the works of the artist (Dix) that were produced in (Germany) within the year (1924) and defining the terms. The second chapter (theoretical framework) included two sections: the first: the image is psychological and philosophical. The second: (Otto Dix) and the shocking accumulation of war scenes. Then come the indicators of the theoretical framework. The third chapter (research procedures) included the framework of the research community, the (4) research sample, a technical model, the research tool, the research methodology, and analysis of the research sample models. The fourth chapter included the research results, conclusions, recommendations and proposals, and a number of results, including:<br />1. The reality of the psychological image of the artist (Dix) was influenced by the disturbing nightmare scenes that accompanied him during his life, resulting from his vision of scenes of murder and death.<br />Then come the references, sources, and definitions included in the research.</p> Barakat Abbas Saeed Copyright (c) 2024 Barakat Abbas Saeed (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2024-08-28 2024-08-28 30 21 36 10.59767/2024.08/30.2 Employing popular heritage in the Iraqi theatrical actor’s performance of the play https://bjfa.uobasrah.edu.iq/index.php/Arts/article/view/276 <p>In the history of Iraqi theater, popular heritage has always been a rich and abundant source of inspiration for artists. Heritage is considered an integral part of the cultural and social identity of the Iraqi people, as it carries within it values, traditions, and stories that constitute a large part of the collective consciousness. In this research, we will discuss how to employ popular heritage in the Iraqi theatrical actor’s performance of the play “The Thread and the Bird” as a model, as the actor aims to revive the heritage and present it in a way that is consistent with modern times, which helps to enhance cultural identity and connection to the roots, as popular heritage was used in the play The thread and the bird are touched in many ways, such as language, fashion, music, and dances. And motor performance. Through the above, the researcher will attempt to study this research in four chapters. The first chapter represents the methodological framework of the research problem around the following question: Was the Iraqi actor able to employ the popular heritage according to his motor and vocal tools in presenting the play The Thread and the Bird? Then the importance of the research and its goal through revealing and identifying the most important skills. The performance techniques that are compatible with the characters carrying the popular heritage in presenting the play The Thread and the Sparrow 0, then the limits of the research and definition of terminology. The second chapter, the theoretical framework, includes two sections: the first: the popular heritage (a historical view). The second section: the popular heritage and the performance of the theatrical actor, then what resulted from the theoretical framework. Of indicators, the third chapter includes procedures that include the research community, its sample, the research site, and sample analysis, then the fourth chapter includes results, conclusions, recommendations, and proposals, and the research concludes with sources Keywords: employment, popular heritage, actor’s performance.</p> Waad Abdul Amir Khalaf Copyright (c) 2024 Waad Abdul Amir Khalaf (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2024-08-28 2024-08-28 30 117 134 10.59767/2024.08/30.9 Manifestations of War in the Works of the Artist Muhammad Mahraldin https://bjfa.uobasrah.edu.iq/index.php/Arts/article/view/271 <p>This research is concerned with studying (Manifestations of war in the works of the artist Muhammad Mahraldin). It is divided into four chapters. The first chapter is to state the problem of the research that is represented by the question (Are there effects of war on the drawings of the artist (Muhammad Mahraldin)? And how did he depict Manifestations of war in his painted works?) and its importance and need for it. Then identifying the goal of the research in (revealing Manifestations of war in the works of the artist Muhammad Mahraldin), followed by establishing the boundaries (temporal, spatial, and thematic), and then the terms related to the title. <br />The second chapter identified two substantive sections within the theoretical framework, according to what reading the research requires, is as follows (the first topic: embodiment of war and its manifestations in Iraqi art, the second topic: the embodiment of Manifestations of war in Iraqi art). <br />The third chapter is devoted to research procedures, by clarifying the studies society, and the chosen sample (4 samples), the observational analysis tool, and identifying its methodology, and analyzing the sample. <br />The fourth chapter includes:<br />1. The artist’s psychological influence appears through the structural formulations of the painting in making it a virtual environment by interweaving abstract shapes.<br />The conclusions include:<br />1. It becomes clear that the artist Mahraldin was influenced by the products of the wars that took place in Iraq and the pressures they represented on the artists.</p> Shaymaa hazim qabel Copyright (c) 2024 Shaymaa hazim qabel (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2024-08-28 2024-08-28 30 97 106 10.59767/2024.08/30.7 Technical Alienation in Contemporary Global Sculpture https://bjfa.uobasrah.edu.iq/index.php/Arts/article/view/266 <p>The research was concerned with studying technical alienation in contemporary global sculpture, as alienation is a concept that gained an important place due to its connection with humans and then moved to different fields, including art. Accordingly, the study was built on four chapters. The first chapter included: the research problem that ended with the following question (What are the uses of technical alienation in contemporary global sculpture)? It also included the importance of research and the need for it, as well as the goal of the research and the limits of the research, and then defining the terms mentioned in the title and defining them linguistically, terminologically and procedurally. As for the second chapter: it included two sections: The first section: by studying the concept of alienation in philosophical thought and what its manifestations are. The second section: was concerned with studying the representations of alienation in contemporary global sculpture. The chapter concluded by reviewing the indicators of the theoretical framework to benefit from them in analyzing the research sample. As for the third section: it included the research community. His sample, the research tool. The fourth chapter: included the results of the research, its discussion, and its conclusions. Among the results reached by the researcher are:<br />1. The phenomenon of alienation reflected different states of representation depending on the level of alienation, its time, and its social place that did not belong to its paths. It constituted a realistic (material) representation of the sculptor’s state of separation from the surroundings of his community, embodied in the sculptural treatments of his works.<br />2. The state of alienation for the sculptor was represented by an internal struggle between two active tendencies, the first represented by his desires, while the second was founded on his needs that could not be satisfied, in order to contribute to a creative, sculptural product to bring them out (the state of alienation). Therefore, the state of alienation is considered a type of active orientation (alienation). Positive) It resulted in sculptural works with a creative path.</p> Khawla Ghadban Obaid Copyright (c) 2024 Khawla Ghadban Obaid (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2024-08-28 2024-08-28 30 71 84 10.59767/2024.08/30.5 The effect of the illusioned image in representing the historical facts https://bjfa.uobasrah.edu.iq/index.php/Arts/article/view/259 <p>The research was conducted tagged (the effect of the imagined image in the representation of historical facts - Iraqi painting as a model) to identify the most important historical facts and their artistic treatments in Iraqi painting, and therefore this study was built on four chapters: the first chapter (the general framework of the research): included the research problem that ended with the following question: How is the image of the scene that the artist wants to record if it is realistic or unrealistic The importance of the research and the need for it, as well as the purpose of the research and the limits of the research, and then the identification and definition of the terms contained in the title linguistically, terminologically and procedurally, as for the second chapter (theoretical framework and previous studies): it included two researchers, the first research: the concept of the imagined image, and the second research: The third chapter (research procedures): the research community and its sample, the research tool, and the analysis of the research sample included three paintings, and the fourth chapter included: the results, their discussion and conclusions, and the following are some of the results:</p> <ol> <li>That the artist expresses realistic historical facts recorded with perceptions far from realistic forms as an attempt to show the depth of meaning and importance of the incident.</li> </ol> <p>2. The artist succeeded in making the recipient follow from the first moment to realize the nature of the work and the nature of the subject presented to him by the artist through the painting; which means that the artist was aware of the connotations that his paintings give about the embodiment of the incident and its documentation.</p> Qais Fadel Finjan Nasser Samari Jaafar Copyright (c) 2024 Qais Fadel Finjan, Dr.Nasser Samari Jaafar (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2024-08-28 2024-08-28 30 37 52 10.59767/2024.08/30.3