Illumınatıng Memory: Cınematıc Lıghtıng And The Representatıon Of Interıor Spatıal Memory In Cınema
1. Int1.Internatıonal Congress On Multıdısıplınary Scıentıfıc Research, , Jelec, Rusya, 30 Nisan - 04 Mayıs 2026, (Özet Bildiri)
- Yayın Türü: Bildiri / Özet Bildiri
- Basıldığı Şehir: Jelec
- Basıldığı Ülke: Rusya
- İstanbul Ticaret Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
This study examines the role of cinematic lighting in shaping interior spatial memory and its contribution to the preservation of interior environments through media representation. Moving beyond the conventional perception of interior architecture as a purely physical and functional discipline, the research frames interior space as an experiential, atmospheric, and mnemonic construct. Within this framework, lighting is investigated not only as a visual necessity but as a critical narrative and perceptual tool that mediates the relationship between space, memory, and emotion.
The study focuses on In the Mood for Love as a primary case study due to its distinctive use of lighting, spatial repetition, and atmospheric construction. Through qualitative film analysis, selected interior scenes—including corridor passages, stair transitions, and domestic interiors—are examined in detail. The analysis emphasizes how low-intensity lighting, warm color palettes, and controlled shadow compositions produce a sense of intimacy, temporality, and emotional continuity. These elements transform ordinary interior spaces into mnemonic environments that are not only perceived visually but also remembered experientially.
Furthermore, the study argues that cinema functions as an alternative medium of preservation by embedding interior spaces into collective cultural memory. Unlike traditional preservation approaches that focus on material conservation, cinematic representation ensures the continuity of spatial identity through visual and emotional reproduction. By repeatedly exposing audiences to specific spatial atmospheres, films contribute to the formation of shared memory structures.
The findings indicate that lighting plays a central role in the construction of spatial memory by reinforcing repetition, atmosphere, and emotional resonance. It enables interior spaces to transcend their physical boundaries and exist as cultural and mnemonic artifacts. In this context, the study proposes that integrating cinematic perspectives into interior architecture discourse offers new insights into the preservation of spatial memory and the experiential qualities of interior environments.