"Transforming Plastic Arts Compositions into Visual Narratives in Contemporary Digital Cinema" | ||||
| International Design Journal | ||||
| Article 7, Volume 15, Issue 5 - Serial Number 68, September and October 2025, Page 81-102 PDF (2.12 MB) | ||||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/idj.2025.389640.1340 | ||||
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| Author | ||||
Eman Aboelazm Elkalshy 
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| Photography, Cinema and Television Department, Faculty of Applied Arts, Helwan University, Egypt | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| This research explores the transformation of plastic arts compositions into visual narratives in contemporary digital cinema. It focuses on integrating plastic art elements into cinematic scenes using advanced digital technologies, especially artificial intelligence (AI). The study investigates the relationship between static pictorial art and dynamic cinematic images, analyzing how this historical relationship has been reconfigured to generate integrated narrative and aesthetic dimensions within cinematic works. The research specifically highlights the creative role of the cinematographer as a visual mediator, blending traditional aesthetic references with digital technology tools. Cinematographers are increasingly required to understand technological shifts and harness the potential of AI in producing innovative, visually artistic content. This study addresses the rapid changes in image production practices and provides conceptual and professional tools for cinematographers and fine artists to understand and leverage this visual interweaving. Employing a descriptive-analytical methodology, the research analyzes contemporary cinematic scenes inspired by famous artworks. The aim is to offer a theoretical and practical reference that enriches the fields of art, cinema, and visual studies. The findings indicate that digital technologies and AI open up vast creative possibilities for transforming plastic arts compositions, enriching cinematic visual narratives and deepening their aesthetic dimensions. The paper underscores the essential role of the cinematographer's artistic vision in guiding this transformation. This work contributes to filling a knowledge gap in Arab studies and serves as a valuable resource for practitioners and researchers in the fields of art and cinema. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Plastic Art Composition; Visual Narratives; Digital Cinema; Artificial Intelligence (AI) | ||||
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