Anime and Memory: Aesthetic, Cultural and Thematic Perspectives

Anime and Memory: Aesthetic, Cultural and Thematic Perspectives
ISBN-10
0786453478
ISBN-13
9780786453474
Category
Performing Arts
Pages
204
Language
English
Published
2014-01-10
Publisher
McFarland
Author
Dani Cavallaro

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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