Roland Barthes, a French literary theorist and semiotician, introduced the concept of ‘studium’ in his influential work, “Camera Lucida” [1] [2] [6]. This concept, along …
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Slow Tourism and Photography through the Eyes of the Flâneur, Fugueur, and the Dérive
In the age of algorithmic travel and curated destinations, slow tourism stands as a quiet act of resistance – an embrace of the unhurried, the …
Nature and Commercial Architecture
Starbucks in the Context of Psychogeography, Emotions, and Posthumanism The interrelationship between nature, commercial architecture, and human experience has become increasingly complex in the Anthropocene. …
The Narrative of Affect Theory
Affect theory, as a scholarly inquiry, delves into the pre-cognitive and emotional dimensions of human experience. It emerged as an important framework in the late …
Slow tourism as a Photographer
Slow tourism and photography are naturally complementary – both value observation, patience, and storytelling. Here’s how they could connect and how photographers might use this …
The Struggles of Human and Nature
The relationship between humans and nature has been an enduring subject of interest and exploration throughout history. The desire to be within nature, to connect …
Between Isolation and Connection
Reflecting on a visit to Cape Wrath, the most northerly point of the British mainland, one is confronted with a landscape where the raw elements …
Punctum
Roland Barthes, a renowned French literary theorist and semiotician, introduced the concept of ‘punctum’ in his seminal work, “Camera Lucida” [1] [2] [5]. This concept …
Ecopoetry : Art, Emotion, and Photography
Ecopoetry, a genre that explores themes of nature, ecology, and environmentalism, has the potential to deeply affect emotions, inspire artistic expression, and influence the field …
Emotions
Emotional theory is a multidisciplinary field of study that seeks to understand and explain the nature, origin, and significance of emotions. It encompasses various theoretical …
Better Answers
A crucial component of critical thinking and problem-solving can be asking more questions. By challenging our presumptions and seeking hidden details, we can better grasp …
What could “Naturalia” be or mean?
The term “naturalia” is derived from the Latin word “natura”, which refers to the inherent or essential qualities of a thing or organism. In academic …