In Architecture in Cinema, more than 40 architects, writers, thinkers, and academicians examine the magnificent works of cinema that contribute to the art of architecture and bring them to the attention of the architectural community.
The contributors have compiled essays on fifty masterpieces of classic and contemporary cinema, including films such as The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, Ben Hurr, The Lord of The Rings trilogy, Nomadland and more. The book aims to stimulate the imagination of readers and offer approaches to understanding fantasy, sociological concepts, ecological problems, and political ideas. The contributors also focus on the elements of creativity, such as utopian or dystopian themes, aesthetics and artistry.
Architecture in Cinema is an informative reference for anyone interested in how architecture is featured in the cinematic medium. Scholars of architecture, urban planning, fine arts, humanities, social sciences, and various design disciplines, will also find the book refreshing.
The contributors have compiled essays on fifty masterpieces of classic and contemporary cinema, including films such as The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, Ben Hurr, The Lord of The Rings trilogy, Nomadland and more. The book aims to stimulate the imagination of readers and offer approaches to understanding fantasy, sociological concepts, ecological problems, and political ideas. The contributors also focus on the elements of creativity, such as utopian or dystopian themes, aesthetics and artistry.
Architecture in Cinema is an informative reference for anyone interested in how architecture is featured in the cinematic medium. Scholars of architecture, urban planning, fine arts, humanities, social sciences, and various design disciplines, will also find the book refreshing.
Readership
General readers interested in urban and popular culture; scholars of liberal arts and humanities.Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Ben-Hur/1959- Introduction
- The Subject of Ben-Hur - 1959
- Architectural Themes of the Movie and An Architectural
- Perspective
- Power and Architecture
- Faith and Architecture
- Conclusion
- References
- Introduction
- About the Film
- Space in the Name of the Rose
- Conclusion
- References
- Introduction
- Common Characteristics of Fellini Films
- The European Touch in Cinema: “Auteur Cinema”
- Fellini's Rome
- Conclusion
- References
- Introduction
- Architecture as An Allegory
- Atmosphere and Affective Tonality
- The Analysis
- Contrasts and Superimposed Spaces
- Conclusion
- References
- Introduction
- About the Film
- Analysis of Spaces
- Conclusion
- Reference
- Introduction
- The Social Housing Project- Contradictions
- Conclusion
- References
- Introduction
- Summary of the Film Design Elements and Principles
- Conclusion
- References
- Introduction
- Journey 1: Discovering Father Louis I. Kahn
- Journey 2: Discovering Architect Louis I. Kahn
- Evaluation and Conclusion
- References
- Introduction
- The Concept of Flaneur and the Modern City
- The Modern Spaces
- Similarity
- Placemaking
- Conclusion
- References
- Introduction
- The Conflict of Traditional and Modern Society:
- Traces of Conflicting Lives
- Body, Space, and Individual
- Conclusion
- Reference
- Introduction
- Theoretical Background
- Architecture as An Instrument of Distraction
- The City as ‘Distraction Machine’
- Distraction as ‘Escape and Capture’
- In Between Global and [Trans-]Local, Real and Hyper-Real Or
- Beyond…
- Conclusion
- References
- Introduction
- Identification of Space Symbols
- Experiencing the Urban Space
- Conclusion
- References
- Introduction
- Intellectual Criticism
- About the Film
- Space in Winter Sleep
- Conclusion
- References
- Introduction
- Film Set and Studio in the Silent Era of Cinema
- Cinematic Space of the Film: Modern City as a Disciplinary
- Machine
- On the Architectural Monuments in the Da Vinci Code
- Disciplinary Architecture
- A Place Where You Can Explore Yourself: Home and Stage
- Conclusion
- References
- Introduction
- On the Story of the Cdd
- Brief History of the Cdd as a Planned Social Housing
- Analysis of the Film Through Space [Scene] and Discourse
- Conclusion
- References
- Introduction: Modern Ulysses(Es), Ever-Ending Journeys, and The
- Search for a Home
- The Journey as An Anastylosis: Cartographic Recons- Truction Of
- Time-Space
- The Journey as a Collected Narrative: Unfolding the Time-Space
- In the Scenes
- The Journey as a Ritournelle: Recurrences and Refrain
- Concluding Remarks
- Notes
- References
- Introduction
- Analysis of the Truman Show ‘S Architecture
- Conclusion
- References
- Introduction
- First Love and Vienna
- Conclusion
- References
- Introduction
- (Tribute to David Bowie)
- About the Film
- Architectural Visionary
- Conclusion
- References
- Introduction
Chapter Two: the Philosopher/Architect
Chapter Three: (Lack Of) Nature
Chapter Four: Waiting for Destruction
- Conclusion
- References
- Ersan Yıldız
- Introduction
- The Interdisciplinary Journey of Joe Bonham's Story
- Johnny Got His Gun from An Architectural Look
- Conclusion
- References
- Introduction
- Psychology of Environment and Space: the Overlook Hotel
- The Uncanny: Interior Reflections
- Psychological Connotations of Space: Uncertainty
- Psychological Connotations of Space: Loneliness
- Psychological Connotations of Space: Insanity
Author
- Nevnihal Erdoğan
- Hikmet Temel Akarsu
