On the Stage Visual Transformation of Tragedy: Taking "Oedipus the King" as an Example
Abstract
As an abstract art form, tragic literature undergoes transformation and representation in theatrical performances through concrete audiovisual language, while also being influenced by the characteristics of different media. This study takes "Oedipus Rex" as its research subject, employing a comparative methodology of close textual reading and visual stage presentation to explore how it effectively intensifies the emotional atmosphere and the conflictual tension in character relationships through visual means such as lighting changes and scene transitions during its stage presentation. By analyzing the interaction between literary narrative and visual expression, this paper attempts to reveal the mechanisms and significance of the transformation of tragic texts into stage performances. Finally, the study summarizes its main findings and conclusions, demonstrating how tragedy manifests diverse visual effects through varying interpretations of stage direction and directorial vision, and it outlines future methods and boundaries for the recreation of tragedy, offering new perspectives for creators and directors.
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