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Anime and memory : aesthetic, cultural and thematic perspectives

By Dani , Cavallaro

Book information

Publisher
McFarland & Co
Year
2009
ISBN
0786441127, 978-0-7864-4112-9
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
1 MB (1066324 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
193\204
Time added
2015-12-23 22:00:00
Animated films -- Japan -- Themesmotives. Japan.motives. Memory in motion picture

Description

The theme of memory has played a significant role in anime throughout its evolution as an art form and as popular entertainment. Anime's handling of memory is multifaceted, weaving it into diverse symbolic motifs, narratives and aesthetic issues. This study aims to provide a detailed analysis of a range of anime titles wherein different aspects of this cultural phenomenon are articulated. It explores anime films and series that exemplify the distinctive signatures placed by particular directors or studios on the treatment of memory, while also highlighting the prominence of memory in anime with reference to specific philosophical, artistic, and historical contexts

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