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Fnon Al-Rafidayn Journal is a quarterly, peer-reviewed academic journal published by the College of Fine Arts at the University of Mosul, Iraq. The journal aims to advance academic research and disseminate knowledge in various fields of the arts and humanities. It welcomes original research papers in both Arabic and English.
Focus and Scope
The journal publishes original, high-quality research in the following areas:
- Performing Arts
- Visual Arts
- Art Education
- Cinematic and Television Arts
- Arabic Calligraphy and Ornamentation
- Design
- Digital Arts
- Music
Current Issue
Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): Volume 3 Issue 1
Volume 3 Issue 1
Published: 31-03-2026
Contents
Article
Employing Exoticism in Children's Theater Performances (The Play Jewels of the Seven Princesses as a Model)
Anwer Mohammed Zaki
Children’s theater plays a vital role in shaping children’s personalities, fostering creativity, and supporting their holistic development, particularly in early childhood. Unlike traditional...
Visual Aesthetics in Animation by Artists of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq
Robar A. Sameen, Hayfa A. Mohammed
The research works on uncovering how animation appears in the works of Kurdish artists through the use of elements such as character design, colors, shadow, light, composition, and...
The Epic Clown in the Dario Fo Approach: Towards a New Vision for Comedy Performance
Rayen Karoui
The clown is capable of transforming all aspects of life into a performative platform; in this sense, he represents a miniature archetype of the theatre itself. He...
Incorporating and Evolving Hassan Zirak's Melodic Legacy in New Kurdish Musical Compositions
Goran Luqman Kakarash , Nasser Hashim Badan
This study begins with a guiding question: How are Hassan Zirak’s melodies utilized and developed in contemporary Kurdish compositions, and what impact do they have on constructing a musical...
Cyborg Technology and the Postmodern Actor's Performance (The Play of Rebuke as a Model)
Khalid Mageed Tobya Zaki, Nashat Mubarak Sliwa
The research summarizes the study of the term "cyborg," a scientific term coined by space scientists Manfred E. Clynes and Nathan S. Clynes in 1960. Through this term, the two scientists proposed...
The role of Islamic doctrine in developing creative imagination in the graduation projects of art education students
Naseer Amer Shaker
This research aims to explore the role of Islamic doctrine in developing the creative imagination of art education students, and its reflection in their graduation project drawings....
The actor embodied the symbol and function in children's theater performances
Janan A. Khider
The symbol is considered one of the most significant expressive tools in theatrical performance through processes of interpretation and analysis. It functions to convey both sensory...
The Stylistics of Display in Sculptural Works Between Interior and Exterior Spaces
Nibras Hashim Thanoon
The current study, titled “The Stylistics of Display of Sculptural Works between Interior and Exterior Spaces,” examines the approach through which sculptural works are presented,...
The Ontology and the Multiplicity of the Actor’s Performative References in the Theatrical Performance “A Case Study of the Narrative"
Ashraf Salim Mohammed Aziz, Akeel Majid Hamid
The theatrical actor’s performance constitutes a significant medium through which ontology, as the philosophy of being, expresses its existential inquiries into the nature of the self...
The repercussions of the social scene on the psychology of theatrical actor's performance
Farah Taha Darweesh
The theatrical scene is closely shaped by the dynamics of its social context, including its intellectual, cultural, and material dimensions. These factors influence the formation of...
Sustainable Development and Artificial Intelligence in the Aesthetics of Health TV Programs
Mohamed A. Abdel Jalil
At the end of the twentieth century, rapid scientific and technological advancements, alongside globalization and the expansion of the internet, highlighted the urgent need for sustainable...
Cognitive Integration of Technical Excellence in Interior Design
Intisar Kazim Hussein
The research aims to reveal the significance of cognitive integration in enhancing the technical development of interior design in airport waiting lounges by examining the relationship...
Cognitive dimensions in contemporary Iraqi art
Kordo Hadi Ismail, Sami Ismael Mustafa
The research works on reading the cognitive dimensions of contemporary Iraqi art, by focusing on reading the art of sculpture. The research addressed the establishment of a theoretical...
The Aesthetics of Ritual Performance in Syriac Theatre Acting (The Play Rituals of Firewood as a Model)
Wisam Khider Musa
The present study examines the aesthetics of ritual performance in Syriac theatre acting as an experience that integrates both spiritual and physical dimensions. Drama, in this...
Visual Discourse and the Formations of the Aesthetic Taste of the Recipient (Sculptural Monuments in the City of Nasiriyah as a Model)
Ali Azeez Abdulhasan
Nasiriyah is considered one of the heritage cities due to its environmental richness and pristine natural character, closely associated with the ancient civilization of the city of Ur. Therefore,...
The Myth of Theatrical Centralism
Mahmoudi Hatem Tlili
This article examines the history of theatre as a continuous tension between the principles of openness and closure. It traces the transformation of theatre from a collective, celebratory...
