Narrating the City: Mediated Representations of Architecture, Urban Forms and Social Life

The book explores the expanding range of 'mediated narratives of contemporary architecture and urban culture' from a media and sociological standpoint, highlighting the role of film and media in creating moving image narratives of the city. It emphasizes the overlaps between film and other visual media, revealing new techniques of representation, mediation, and the augmentation of sensorial reality. The book offers insights into critical societal issues such as cultural identity, diversity, memory, and spatial politics, and is relevant to academics, scholars, undergraduate and postgraduate students, practitioners, and sociologists.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 258 pages
Publication date: 13 January 2023
Publisher: Intellect Books

The book delves into the realm of international films, exploring their intricate connections with video art, photographic narratives, and emerging digital image-based technologies. Through a comprehensive analysis, it examines the diverse spectrum of 'mediated narratives of contemporary architecture and urban culture' from both a media and sociological perspective. Each chapter presents a captivating critical approach, elucidating the contextual framework and methodology employed, while offering a profound depth of analysis.

In the three sections of the book, authors emphasize the enduring role of film and media in shaping dynamic visual narratives of cities. They identify how these mediums create cinematic and increasingly digital topographies of contemporary urban culture and architecture, re-presenting familiar cities, modes of seeing, cultures, and social issues in novel and thought-provoking ways. This filmic emphasis is interwoven with a broader range of related visual media, showcasing the overlaps between them and unveiling the unique visual landscapes they create in the realm of contemporary urban culture and architecture.

As the book transitions from the realm of film to the new age of digital image-making and alternative modes of image consumption, it unveils not only innovative techniques of representation, mediation, and the augmentation of sensorial reality for city dwellers. Moreover, its focus on 'narrative' provides valuable insights into critical societal issues. These include cultural identity, diversity, memory, and spatial politics, as they are both informed by and represented in various media.

At the heart of the book lies the exploration of how films can mediate urban life and culture by intertwining the concepts of identity, diversity, and memory. By examining the ways in which films capture and convey these themes, the book offers a profound understanding of the complex interplay between cities, individuals, and the broader social context in which they exist.

Through its comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach, the book provides a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, and enthusiasts interested in the intersection of film, media, architecture, urban culture, and societal dynamics. It serves as a testament to the power of visual storytelling and its ability to shape our perception and understanding of the world around us.

Dimension: 244 x 170 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789387490
Edition number: New ed