Anime and Memory: Aesthetic, Cultural and Thematic Perspectives

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McFarland, 2014年1月10日 - 204 頁

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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Preface
1
1 Theoretical Perspectives
5
2 Memory and Desire
13
3 The Archaeology of Memory
31
4 Memory as Quest
51
5 Split Memories
69
6 Memory and the City
90
7 Memory as Worldbuilding
109
8 Submerged Memories
133
9 Haunted Memories
155
Filmography
177
Chapter Notes
183
Bibliography
188
Index
191
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關於作者 (2014)

The late Dani Cavallaro wrote widely about literature, cultural theory, and anime. She lived in London.

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