Art, the Sublime, and Movement: Spaced Out

This book explores the interdisciplinary study of contemporary visual culture and image studies, investigating ideas about space and place and their impact on humanity in the digital age. It traces the visual history of sublime encounters that displace Earth, gravity, locality, belonging, home, real life, and embodiment, using the concept of "spaced out" as a metaphor. It appeals to scholars in art history, visual culture, media and cultural studies, phenomenology, digital culture, mobility studies, and urban studies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 170 pages
Publication date: 31 January 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive and interdisciplinary exploration delves into the intricate realm of contemporary visual culture and image studies, offering a critical perspective on the complex interplay between space and place. By examining various ideas surrounding these concepts, the book contributes to ongoing debates about the human experience in the digital age.

The journey through the iconological history of space exploration begins in the early nineteenth century and traverses through the twentieth century, culminating in the vibrant tapestry of contemporary twenty-first-century screen culture and space travels. Author Amanda du Preez skillfully weaves together the intricate pathways between Heaven and Earth, up and down, flying and falling, unraveling the concept of being "spaced out." This metaphor serves as a powerful tool to trace the visual history of sublime encounters that challenge Earth's gravity, disrupt locality, upend belonging, redefine home, and redefine the very essence of real life and embodiment.

The book appeals to scholars engaged in diverse fields such as art history, visual culture, media and cultural studies, phenomenology, digital culture, mobility studies, and urban studies. Its multidisciplinary approach provides a rich tapestry of insights that will captivate researchers and enthusiasts alike. By delving into the complexities of space and place, this book offers valuable perspectives on the evolving nature of human existence in the digital era, fostering a deeper understanding of our spatial and cultural identities.

Weight: 503g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367501600