On the Globalised Film Industry – in Detail
TOČENÁ, Z.: On the Globalised Film Industry – in Detail. In European Journal of Media, Art and Photography, 2021, Vol. 9, No. 1, pp. 136-139, ISSN 1339-4940.
Answer an Image
By
Ivan Pinkava
Abstract Is it possible to fulfil a (seemingly anachronic) desire for seeking beauty through its “distortion”? Can a wounded body be depicted as victorious? Who is imitated by “a portrait” of a biblical or mythological character? In what way can a subject be reflected in a
Family As A Means Of Making Art
Abstract This portfolio presents a selection of artworks by the Slovak photographer, Zuzana Pustaiová. The artist gained wider recognition in 2012 when she won the international competition Frame as an art student. Following her success, she became recognized internationally and her work was included in several
Hidden Meanings of Image of Communication in the Medium of Photography (Wisdom and Madness of Photography)
Abstract In their theoretical study, the authors of the paper address the hidden meanings of image of communication in the medium of photography. Specifically, they focus on the encoding and subsequent interpretation of images on the basis of their inner construction. At the same time, the
Changes in Czech Advertising Posters During the First Half of the 20th Century
By
Dušan Pavlů
Abstract This study examines the status of advertising posters in the context of the first half of the 20th century by comparing the art-science approach to the discourse of advertising theoreticians and executive advertising graphic designers. It draws from the literature of the time, from advertising
Adolphe Appia: from Romanticism to the Rhythmic Spaces
Abstract Adolphe Appia (1862-1928), a notable swiss theatre reformist, started his career as an admirer of Richard Wagner and his work, but was always critical of how his work was portrayed on the stage at the time. This is how he started his career as a
The Eternal Return of the Real? Or, concerning Different Forms of Realism in 20th Century Art
Abstract In discourses about the Fine Arts, both theoretical but mainly artistic, there is a tendency to refer to realism, realist depiction, reality and imitation in some periods. Such a tendency can also be seen in 20th century art and art theory. The key problem in
Punjab’s Male Public Culture: a Study of Popular Visuals of Delight
Abstract This paper looks into the particular leisure time activities and popular sports of pleasure in secular life of rural Pakistani Punjab which is the main reason for the production of popular posters. The methodological foundation for this research study is based on ethnographic surveys. This
Hi-Tech And Eye-Catching Alike: Information In The Multiplatform Era
Abstract The information revolution and the electronization of communication have brought with them several trends that have significantly changed not only our perception of information, but also their ways of creation, presentation and distribution. This fact was also caused by the fact that under the influence
Ian Conrich – Driving Force from the Land of Tolkien
Abstract This interview presents Professor Ian Conrich´s opinions on various topics related to the movie industry in different countries. He describes what he thinks about the driving force behind the New Zealand studies in UK, he brings his thoughts about the global marketing of cinemas also
Between Solitude and Freedom
Abstract This presentation of works by the Slovak photographer and teacher Lena Jakubčáková (b. 1980) is based on a selection of two scholarly articles that were written about her and some author´s texts or fragments from her books. Together with her biographical information and a brief
Visual survey of Everydayness
Abstract Jiřina Hankeová (* 1948) was born in Kladno. She has a wide range in her work, from drawing and painting, to poetry and lyrics, to photography. She took up photography during her secondary school studies, but eventually she found her creative expression mainly in drawing and painting.