The Scenic Image and the Construction of Meaning in the Poetry of May Muzaffar

Abstract

This study focuses on the use of cinematic media in contemporary Arabic poetry and the effort to establish bridges of communication with it. It investigates how the modern poet adopts cinematic techniques as a means of expressing personal or collective emotional experiences. The aim is to break free from the constraints of inherited language, transforming the image into a lively, dynamic tableau imbued with motion and vision. This approach enhances meaning, enriches the poetic experience, and adds a visual and cinematic dimension that aligns poetry with modern narrative methods and visual arts, effectively advancing it toward modernization.