The relationship between theatre and the visual arts is the relationship between man and his shadow. Since reality is indivisible, its re-presentation must be as such. The relationship between theatre and visual arts evolved during the Roman era, when interest in form, both external and internal, became evident. The scenes that formed the theatre space came to reflect the extent of the nation's material prosperity.<br /> The role of the visual artist is truly great, especially in theatre and cinema. Therefore, we find that the visual artist's task is to bring out the appropriate material from the scenes and other accessories, and tools that suit the nature and atmosphere. For example, photography in the desert requires pottery and metal objects that are prepared by a visual artist to appear in the picture in a way that suits the location, environment, and general atmosphere. The necessary touches are made to them and colored. Clothes also need the touches of the visual artist, starting from their details to the way they are displayed to appear as if they are actually clothes that touch upon and fit the reality on which the events are based. The two international films (The Message) and (Omar Al-Mukhtar) can be cited as examples. The film The Message by director Mustafa Akkad, had it not shown this aspect and paid attention to it in many scenes that played a major role in its success, as the director sought the help of the Libyan visual artist Hassan Bin Dardaf to add all the touches to the clothes, accessories, and most of the accessories; Similarly, in the film Omar Al-Mukhtar, whose exterior scenes were entirely shot in Libya, the same Libyan artist, Hassan Bin Dardaf, played a significant role in adding all the touches to the costumes, accessories, and everything related to the Libyan environment. These are just a few examples and models of the role of visual art in theatre and cinema. Visual artists are now often consulted on these matters and sometimes supervise theatrical and cinematic productions. If we look at European theatre, and how it developed and the attention paid to the various arts presented therein, we find that innovations increased, influenced by the renewal movements in the visual arts, which resulted in creative abstract movements.<br /><br /> Visual art has become valuable in human communication. Theatrical space is a visual space subject to the laws of the visual arts, not merely a background or passive complementary decorations. Rather, it is an art with its own long-standing traditions, pioneers, and followers. As Dr. Sabry Abdel Aziz says about visual art in theatre, this type of art has become a major artery in the body of theatre, and the visual artist is the creator of the theatrical visual image that expresses the inner meaning of the play. Also, in cinema, the role of the visual artist is no less than his role in the theatre.<br /><br /><br />The above article contributes significantly to achieving Goal 4 of the Sustainable Development Goals, "Quality Education," as it reflects the importance of education in empowering individuals and communities toward a better future.<br /><br />Almustaqbal University, The First University in Iraq<br />