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The concept of schizoanalysis is Deleuze and Guattari's fusion of
psychoanalytic-inspired theories of the self, the libido and desire
with Marx-inspired theories of the economy, history and society.
Schizoanalysis holds that art's function is both political and
aesthetic - it changes perception. If one cannot change perception,
then, one cannot change anything politically. This is why Deleuze
and Guattari always insist that artists operate at the level of the
real (not the imaginary or the symbolic). Ultimately, they argue,
there is no necessary distinction to be made between aesthetics and
politics. They are simply two sides of the same coin, both
concerned with the formation and transformation of social and
cultural norms. Deleuze and the Schizoanalysis of Visual Art
explores how every artist, good or bad, contributes to the
structure and nature of society because their work either
reinforces social norms, or challenges them. From this point of
view we are all artists, we all have the potential to exercise what
might be called a 'aesthetico-political function' and change the
world around us; or, conversely, we can not only let the status quo
endure, but fight to preserve it as though it were freedom itself.
Edited by one of the world's leading scholars in Deleuze Studies
and an accomplished artist, curator and critic, this impressive
collection of writings by both academics and practicing artists is
an exciting imaginative tool for a upper level students and
academics researching and studying visual arts, critical theory,
continental philosophy, and media.
"31 Months in Japan--the Building of a Theme Park" is the story of
two Southern Californians embarking on the adventure of a
lifetime--moving to Japan to participate in the construction of the
Universal Studios Japan(R) theme park.
Join authors Larry K. & Lorna Collins on an odyssey into a
foreign culture where they are often misunderstood and frequently
confused. Discover the challenges and frustrations of building a
world-class entertainment venue outside the United States. Enjoy
the adventure as they discover the beauty and the people of Japan.
Share their laughter, tears, surprise and final triumph as the park
is completed ahead of schedule and under budget. Meet fascinating
characters like Jurassic Jack, the Nihon Cowboy and Dote-san
through their eyes.
"31 Months in Japan--the Building of a Theme Park" combines
interesting details and behind-the-scenes descriptions of how magic
is made in the entertainment industry with funny and touching
personal remembrances. The stories will be of particular interest
to those visiting or intending to live or work in Japan, people
doing business with the Japanese, theme park aficionados and anyone
with a sense of adventure.
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Dominic Drive (Paperback)
Lorna Collins, Larry K. Collins, Ronald Travis Lund
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R355
Discovery Miles 3 550
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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Innerscape (Paperback)
Lorna Collins, Larry K. Collins; Robert L Schwenck
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R367
Discovery Miles 3 670
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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The Memory Keeper is the story of Tomas Romero, a native of the
Acjachemen band, whom the Spanish renamed Juaneno. Born in 1820 in
San Juan Capistrano, Tomas attends the mission school where, in
addition to the catechism, he learns to read, write, and
cipher-uncommon for the Indians in San Juan at the time. Because
Tomas assists the padres, he becomes aware of the world outside the
small religious community. During his lifetime, he experiences the
rule of Spain, Mexico, and finally, the United States. He survives
drought, floods, plagues, the secularization of the mission
property, and its return to the church. He also marries, raises two
children, makes many friends, and provides assistance to the
priests. He becomes co-owner of a mercantile. Although his story is
rich with local history, it is, in the end, an engaging family saga
with characters who come alive on the pages."
31 Months in Japan - the Building of a Theme Park is the story of
two Southern Californians embarking on the adventure of a lifetime
- moving to Japan to participate in the construction of the
Universal Studios Japan theme park. Join authors Larry K. &
Lorna Collins on an odyssey into a foreign culture where they are
often misunderstood and frequently confused. Discover the
challenges and frustrations of building a world-class entertainment
venue outside the United States. Enjoy the adventure as they
discover the beauty and the people of Japan. Share their laughter,
tears, surprise and final triumph as the park is completed ahead of
schedule and under budget. Meet fascinating characters like
Jurassic Jack, the Nihon Cowboy and Dote-san through their eyes. 31
Months in Japan - the Building of a Theme Park combines interesting
details and behind-the-scenes descriptions of how magic is made in
the entertainment industry with funny and touching personal
remembrances. The stories will be of particular interest to those
visiting or intending to live or work in Japan, people doing
business with the Japanese, theme park aficionados and anyone with
a sense of adventure.
Making Sense utilises art practice as a pro-active way of thinking
that helps us to make sense of the world. It does this by
developing an applied understanding of how we can use art as a
method of healing and as a critical method of research. Drawing
from poststructuralist philosophy, psychoanalysis, arts therapies,
and the creative processes of a range of contemporary artists, the
book appeals to the fields of art theory, the arts therapies,
aesthetics and art practice, whilst it opens the regenerative
affects of art-making to everyone. It does this by proposing the
agency of 'transformative therapeutics', which defines how art
helps us to make sense of the world, by activating, nourishing and
understanding a particular world view or situation therein. The
purpose of the book is to question and understand how and why art
has this facility and power, and make the creative and healing
properties of certain modes of expression widely accessible,
practical and useful.
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