Why did theater give way to cinema?

Theater and cinema are important branches of art that help people express their feelings and thoughts in an artistic way. 

However, over time, theater has succumbed to the popularity and influence of cinema. So why has theater given way to cinema?

The first reason can be shown as the development of technology. Cinema offers a more realistic and impressive experience thanks to sound and image technologies. 

Audiences encounter a more detailed and visually rich world in cinema. This has caused them to turn to the wide and technological possibilities of cinema instead of preferring the natural and limited space of theater.

The second important reason is time and space restrictions. Factors such as limited theater scenes and the inability to watch shows that are held in a certain place and time again have caused cinema to gain an advantage. 

Cinema offers a more flexible option compared to theater with features such as the ability to record movies and show them again later when desired and to watch them at different times.

Finally, the change in the audience has also been effective in theater giving way to cinema. The fact that young people and the new generation are more prone to technology and have an increasing interest in visual experiences has increased the popularity of cinema.

As a result, the development of technology, time and space limitations and changes in audience preferences have caused theater to fall behind cinema. However, both branches of art maintain their own magic and value.

Sources:

1. "Comparison of Theater and Cinema", www.tiyatrosever.com

2. İpek, Güler. "Historical Development of Theater and Cinema", Theater and Cinema Magazine, volume 3, issue 2, pp. 45-56, 2018.