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Call for Papers
"The Visual Imagination: Across Boundaries"
4th Annual International Conference
Asian Cultural Studies Association (ACSA)
Graduate School of English, Assumption University
Bangkok (Thailand)
1-3 November 2010
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Imagination has more than often been conceived of as an art of
forming mental images, particularly in relation to objects and
phenomena not completely perceived in reality. But if imagination
resorts to images then does not the notion of the visual imagination
imply a sense of redundancy? If, on the other hand, the word “visual”
refers us to the sphere of sensory perception then how can we utilize
the sense of sight to arrive at a realistic representation of
illusion? In what sense then are images visual and in what sense are
they imaginary?
These and similar questions, concerning the concept of imagination,
the role of visual representation, or the use of images, have been
addressed by artists and art theorists throughout the world. As a
creative force, imagination has been integral in understanding
individual artistic endeavours, seen as a key concept in aesthetics
and art theory. And since art is a form of cultural expression, it is
only natural to expect the visual imagination to abound in cultural
connotations. This conference seeks to explore the connections
between the visual forms of artistic expression and the concept of
creative imagination across cultures. Suggested areas of inquiry may
include (but by no means have to be limited to) the following:
* fine art / installation art / multimedia art / performance
art / interactive art
* photography / digital photography
* film / video / television
* comic books / graphic novels
* art theory / aesthetics / philosophy
* visual representation in the arts
* visual imagination in literature
Abstracts of papers 150-300 words and panel sessions 300-500 words in
English, accompanied by a brief bio-note in English of the
presenter(s) with contact information for the lead person should be
made to the conference organizers.
The deadline for submission of abstracts has been extended till June
30, 2010. All submissions will be carefully reviewed and notification
of results will be made within two weeks of receipt. All proposals
should be submitted to the conference organizers at:
[email protected]
Contact:
Dr Katarzyna Ancuta
Graduate School of English
Assumption University
Ramkhamhaeng Rd. Soi 24
Bangkapi, Hua Mak
10240 Bangkok
Thailand
Tel: +66 (0) 2300 4543 - 62 Ext. 1348
Fax: +66 (0) 2318 7159
Email: [email protected]
Web:
http://www.gse.au.edu/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=130&Itemid=98
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