Crime Scenery in Postwar Film and Photography

This book explores the postwar art trend of depicting locations devoid of human presence in the aftermath of violent encounters, engaging with a range of works by artists, filmmakers, and photographers to investigate the political and ethical agency of the image. It employs an interdisciplinary approach to bring landscape studies into conversation with contemporary theory, highlighting how retracing past events facilitates new configurations of the present and future.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 285 pages
Publication date: 30 May 2022
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This captivating book delves into a fascinating and groundbreaking exploration of a persistent trend in postwar art, where artists have sought to explore spaces devoid of human presence in the aftermath of violent encounters. By juxtaposing the beauty of the landscape with the gravity of criminal acts, the book prompts a profound dual interrogation not only of the physical site but also of its formation as an aesthetic artifact and, ultimately, of our own acts of looking and imagining. Through a meticulous examination of a diverse range of works created by artists, filmmakers, and photographers, each with their unique perspective on the aftermath of crime and conflict, the study meticulously maps the afterlife of the landscape in search of the political and ethical agency of the image. By adopting a thoroughly interdisciplinary approach, Crime Scenery in Postwar Film and Photography establishes a close dialogue with contemporary theory, emphasizing how the act of retracing past events fosters new configurations of the present and future. This thought-provoking exploration offers a fresh perspective on the enduring power of the landscape to evoke emotions, question our perceptions, and shape our understanding of the world.

Weight: 394g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031088889
Edition number: 1st ed. 2019