[SEM-GRD] semantic grid and analysis

[Yukihiko Yoshida]

Dear list,

My paper has published from "Technoetic Arts"(eds Roy Ascott) from UK.

YOSHIDA,Yukihiko,"Leni Riefenstahl and German Expressionism: A Study of
Visual Cultural Studies Using Transdisciplinary Semantic Space of
Specialized Dictionaries",Technoetic Arts: a journal of speculative research
(Editor Roy Ascott),intellect, Volume6 Issue3,2008
http://www.intellectbooks.co.uk/journalissues.php?issn=1477965X&v=6&i=3
Abstract:
This paper reports on an analysis of the work of Leni Riefenstahl, and
German expressionism, through the use of trans-disciplinary semantic
associative search in specialized databased dictionaries1. Within this
database space (Kitagawa and Kiyokim 1993), the quantitative data of objects
as representation can be visualized by number. While the method of image
analysis is qualitative, it is based on a quantitative analysis of visual
representation. Through this analysis, Riefenstahl's film Olympia - Fest der
Volker is compared with the Nazi ideology of the body image. The film is
often categorized as $B!F(Bromantic$B!G(B; however, this paper proposes a new
interpretation based on theories of Jonathan Crary, and Martin Jay, which
are combined using the mechanism of connotation in searching database
systems. We proposs that, in the context of Visual Culture Studies, the use
of digital technologies may provide new possibilities for research in the
humanities.


If you have chance, please check it out.

Warmest Regards,
Yukihiko YOSHIDA