The potential capacities of Taziyeh in Modern Imagism

Taziyeh as the most important method in religious and ritual theatre in Iran has many capabilities which can be used in modern visualization. The only element in this theatre which has been studied is distancing in performance styles. But by studying the existent versions of Taziyehs, there are other elements for recognition and use, which has not still been studied. The relationship between religious and ritual theatre with Taziyeh and also their main themes helps to identify these elements and their capabilities. Meanwhile, the presence of music as an expressive and performing element provides a basis which can be used in finding a new manner of expression in visual/dramatic works (such as music videos). Studying on such elements as time-place interlace, character replacement, functions of music, and their effects on audiences, shows that Taziyeh has specific capabilities in visualization (even in Cinema and Media). This article, through capitalizing on this subject and introducing one paradigm (Moses and poor Pilgrim), and comparing two versions of it, tries to represent these capabilities, and illuminates Taziyeh's abilities for modern (and even postmodern) visualization.