Staging the other: Orientalism in contemporary media practice
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چکیده
The so-called “oriental” has always been a subject for “western” fascination. Today, the staging of “orient” in (hobby) model photography is among most popular themes: costumes and props from various cultural contexts are combined to form new whole. Based on participant observation interviews, article traces back possible individual motivations embodying “oriental,” them nostalgia, corresponding with description orient as “timeless,” need spirituality, wish express femininity, work identity regard trials definition own through help its imagined opposite. Considering society whole zeitgeist, phenomenon interpreted using concepts escapism kitsch, which can be observed mainstream culture well. Furthermore, appropriation discussed way prevent getting know other cultures, but at same time, photoshoot also seen chance generate interest practice creativity. shows that analysis staged photographs offers base understanding context they have taken and/or circulate, photo motifs expressions psychological motivations.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Arte Individuo Y Sociedad
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['1698-0611', '1988-2408', '1131-5598']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5209/aris.72035