Empathic Vision

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Affect, Trauma, and Contemporary Art

Jill Bennett

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Stanford University Press
18 January 2005

Theory of art

Series: Cultural Memory in the Present

This book analyzes contemporary visual art produced in the context of conflict and trauma from a range of countries, including Colombia, Northern Ireland, South Africa, and Australia. It focuses on what makes visual language unique, arguing that the ""affective"" quality of art contributes to a new understanding of the experience of trauma and loss. By extending the concept of empathy, it also demonstrates how we might, through art, make connections with people in different parts of the world whose experiences differ from our own. The book makes a distinct contribution to trauma studies, which has tended to concentrate on literary forms of expression. It also offers a sophisticated theoretical analysis of the operations of art, drawing on philosophers such as Gilles Deleuze, but setting this within a postcolonial framework. Empathic Vision will appeal to anyone interested in the role of culture in post-September 11 global politics.

By: Jill Bennett
Imprint: Stanford University Press
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 281g
ISBN: 9780804751711
ISBN 10: 0804751714
Series: Cultural Memory in the Present
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 18 January 2005
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jill Bennett is Associate Professor of Art Theory and Director of the Centre for Contemporary Art and Politics at the University of South Wales, Sydney.

Reviews for Empathic Vision: Affect, Trauma, and Contemporary Art

This is an insightful, timely book....Thought-provoking and at times startling, Empathic Vision opens up new ideas that stay with you long after you have closed its covers. -- Leonardo Reviews