An Analysis of the Visual and Conceptual Structure of Light in the Film “Mohammad Rasoolullah” Based on Aesthetic Components

Problem statement:

 Light is always used as one of the most important mediators and elements for inducing divine concepts in various works of Islamic art. The film “Mohammad Rasoolullah” is one of the leading examples of Iranian religious cinema in using the manifestation of light to convey divine and sacred concepts. One of the most important issues of Iranian religious cinema is the howness of showing and expressing an aesthetic and effective image of divine and religious concepts using valid criteria and components.

Research objetive: 

The present study aims to explain and analyze the basic components of the aesthetics of the element of light such as unity, complexity, and radiance in this film. In addition, this study intended to analyze the two elements of chaos and uniformity in the visual and conceptual structure of this work, which is in fundamental opposition to the aesthetic experience.

This study is qualitative and its framework is descriptive-analytical and based on library resources and direct study of the artwork.

The findings of this study show that the visual and conceptual structure of the film of Muhammad Rasoolullah is to a large extent not associated with unity, harmony, and complexity. Visual disturbance in the use of light to induce religious and sacred concepts is not seen in most of the scenes. However, it has a repetitive monotony, without narrative logic and with the least credibility, which does not bring aesthetic experience. The illumination of the space with unrealistic and often artificial effects has given a symbolic atmosphere to the whole film. The explanation and analysis of the aesthetics of light in the film of Muhammad Rasoolullah shows that it has been minimally successful in reflecting the divine and religious teachings.