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Book Synopsis: Named one of The Art Book's Best Books of the Decade (March 2003). Beginning with agoraphobia and claustrophobia in the late nineteenth century, followed by shell shock and panic fear after World War I, phobias and anxiety came to be seen as the mental condition of modern life. They became incorporated into the media and arts, in particular the spatial arts of architecture, urbanism, and film. This "spatial warping" is now being reshaped by digitalization and virtual reality.
Anthony Vidler is concerned with two forms of warped space. The first, a psychological space, is the repository of neuroses and phobias. This space is not empty but full of disturbing forms, including those of architecture and the city. The second kind of warping is produced when artists break the boundaries of genre to depict space in new ways. Vidler traces the emergence of a psychological idea of space from Pascal and Freud to the identification of agoraphobia and claustrophobia in the nineteenth century to twentieth-century theories of spatial alienation and estrangement in the writings of Georg Simmel, Siegfried Kracauer, and Walter Benjamin. Focusing on current conditions of displacement and placelessness, he examines ways in which contemporary artists and architects have produced new forms of spatial warping. The discussion ranges from theorists such as Jacques Lacan and Gilles Deleuze to artists such as Vito Acconci, Mike Kelley, Martha Rosler, and Rachel Whiteread. Finally, Vidler looks at the architectural experiments of Frank Gehry, Coop Himmelblau, Daniel Libeskind, Greg Lynn, Morphosis, and Eric Owen Moss in the light of new digital techniques that, while relying on traditional perspective, have radically transformed the composition, production, and experienceperhaps even the subject itselfof architecture.
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Experience the mind-bending exploration of space in the critically acclaimed book, Warped Space: Art, Architecture, and Anxiety in Modern Culture. This thought-provoking masterpiece has been recognized as one of The Art Book's Best Books of the Decade, earning its place as a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the anxieties of our modern world. Delve into the fascinating history of phobias and anxiety, and how they have influenced the art and architecture we see today.
Uncover the psychological space within our minds, where neuroses and phobias reside. Anthony Vidler expertly uncovers the disturbing forms that manifest in this space, including the architectural landscapes and urban environments that surround us. Dive into the theories of renowned thinkers like Pascal, Freud, and Simmel to gain a deeper understanding of the human experience and the impact space has on our well-being.
Discover the groundbreaking ways in which artists and architects have redefined space, breaking free from traditional boundaries and introducing new perspectives. Vidler takes you on a journey through the works of artists like Vito Acconci, Mike Kelley, Martha Rosler, and Rachel Whiteread to explore their unique approaches in depicting space. Prepare to be captivated by the architectural experiments of luminaries such as Frank Gehry, Daniel Libeskind, and Greg Lynn, who have embraced digital techniques to transform the very essence of architecture.
Don't miss your chance to delve into this captivating exploration of space, emotions, and the evolution of design. Order your copy of Warped Space today and embark on a journey that will challenge your perception of the world around you. Join us in shaping the future of spatial art and understanding the profound impact it has on modern culture.
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