Volume 2 Issue 2

Published: 30-06-2025

Contents


Article
Representations of Pop Art Concepts in Contemporary Australian Ceramics

Shaima Ali Falih Mazban Al-Shammari, Zainab Kazim Saleh Al-Bayati

This research explores the representations of intellectual concepts that emerged and developed during the 20th century, shaped and influenced by their surrounding environments in conjunction with...

DOI: 10.33899/frj.v2i2.61697

Pages: 1-11
Biophilic Design and Its Aesthetic Dimensions in Contemporary Interior Spaces

Wijdan Hussein Ibrahim

Since ancient times, humans have exhibited an innate tendency to connect and integrate with nature, as reflected in their use of natural materials in building their homes. Interior designers have...

DOI: 10.33899/frj.v2i2.61698

Pages: 12-31
The Use of Music in Educational Theater Performances (A Case Study of the Play Shatta fi Warta)

Anwar Mohammed Zaki Younus

Music and sound effects have accompanied theatrical performances as a primary means of interpreting and expressing events, given their dramatic value that has been utilized in global theater...

DOI: 10.33899/frj.v2i2.61699

Pages: 32-42
The Epistemological Discourse in Contemporary Kurdish Art

Kordo Hadi Ismail, Sami Ismail Mustafa

This research explores the epistemological discourse in Kurdish art, considering it a productive domain of artistic creation. The topic is addressed through two main sections. The first section...

DOI: 10.33899/frj.v2i2.61700

Pages: 43-53
The image of the city in contemporary Iraqi painting

Zainab Saad Ezzeldeen, Mohammed Ghalloobe Jebur

The image of the city and its diversity has had a significant presence in the achievements of contemporary Iraqi artists, as it encompasses a wide range of concepts. The city, as a living entity,...

DOI: 10.33899/frj.v2i2.61701

Pages: 54-68
Sophrology as a Performative Technique in Shaping Theatrical Performance

Samir Reyad Mamdoh

There has been a growing interest in preparing the actor as a foundation for achieving effective communication with the audience. This has coincided with the emergence of various directing...

DOI: 10.33899/frj.v2i2.61702

Pages: 69-85
The Nightmarishness of Dreamlike Spaces and Their Manifestations in the Iraqi Theatrical Performance: A Case Study of the Play Red Line

Musab Ibrahim Mohammed

Recent developments in the art of theater have introduced experimental approaches aligned with the spirit of the times, particularly influenced by postmodernist movements that offer innovative...

DOI: 10.33899/frj.v2i2.61703

Pages: 86-100
Skills of Music Selection in Kurdish Cinematic Films

Samedar Mohammed Taha , Nasser Hashem Badan

Over the history of cinema, numerous experiences have accumulated in composing music for films, evolving from live accompaniment in silent cinema to becoming an organic component that contributes...

DOI: 10.33899/frj.v2i2.61704

Pages: 101-116
The Aesthetic Embodiment of Domes and Minarets in Islamic Architecture: Selected Models

Naseer Amer Shaker

Domes and minarets are among the most significant architectural elements that distinguish the Islamic style. These two structures are closely associated with the religious and aesthetic identity...

DOI: 10.33899/frj.v2i2.61707

Pages: 117-134
The Impact of Ausubel's Theory on Developing Art Skills among Art Education Students: "Elements of Art" as a Model

Azhar Ramzi Aziz

The current study aims to explore the impact of Ausubel's theory and its effects on developing art skills among students of art education, using the elements of art as a model. The research...

DOI: 10.33899/frj.v2i2.61708

Pages: 135-150
Abstraction and Its Minimalist Dimensions in the Design of Contemporary Interior Spaces

Intisar Kazim Hussein, Fatima Sajid Ali, Montaha Abdul Nabi Hassan

Abstraction is considered one of the most essential principles that designers must apply in the field of interior design for elderly care homes, which relies on simplicity and minimalism....

DOI: 10.33899/frj.v2i2.61709

Pages: 151-167