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Nothing Like New: Our Post-Apocalyptic Imagination as Utopian Desire
Most apocalyptic films are considered dystopian based on their aesthetic terms, yet many of their narratives are structured in such a way to reveal our society's larger utopian desires—particularly in terms of our future relationship with nature, the role of the individual in society, and particular ideals of community life. This article traces several dominant themes found within this genre of cinema as related to contemporary urban design solutions and recent post-disaster strategies, in order to expose what collectively we may be hoping for, as well as still fear.
Nothing Like New: Our Post-Apocalyptic Imagination as Utopian Desire
Most apocalyptic films are considered dystopian based on their aesthetic terms, yet many of their narratives are structured in such a way to reveal our society's larger utopian desires—particularly in terms of our future relationship with nature, the role of the individual in society, and particular ideals of community life. This article traces several dominant themes found within this genre of cinema as related to contemporary urban design solutions and recent post-disaster strategies, in order to expose what collectively we may be hoping for, as well as still fear.
Nothing Like New: Our Post-Apocalyptic Imagination as Utopian Desire
Murphy, Amy (author)
Journal of Architectural Education ; 67 ; 234-242
2013-07-03
9 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
Nothing Like New: Our Post-Apocalyptic Imagination as Utopian Desire
| British Library Online Contents | 2013
Nothing Like New: Our Post-Apocalyptic Imagination as Utopian Desire
| Online Contents | 2013
Nothing Like New: Our Post-Apocalyptic Imagination as Utopian Desire
| British Library Online Contents | 2013
Nothing Like New: Our Post-Apocalyptic Imagination as Utopian Desire
| British Library Online Contents | 2013
Nothing Like New: Our Post-Apocalyptic Imagination as Utopian Desire
| British Library Online Contents | 2013