FIRST CALL FOR PAPERS
CONFERENCE
THE VISUAL-NARRATIVE MATRIX
Interdisciplinary Collisions and Collusions
DATES: 15-17 November 1999
VENUE: North Guild Lecture Theatre , SOUTHAMPTON , UK
ORGANISER: Southampton Institute, Fine Art Research Centre
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: To be confirmed
Conference Theme:
The conventional definition of
?narrative? as exclusively verbal is
challenged by the addition of the concept ?visual?. This three-day
conference will explore the numerous ways in which twentieth century
artists have radically transformed our perception of narrative through
innovative approaches to forms of visual expression.
For the purposes of this conference visual?narrative is conceived of as a
?matrix? in the sense of a heterogeneous fabric ? a dynamic ecology of
different cultural and conceptual 'events' interacting to inform multiple
modes of visual representation.
The scope of the discussions will embrace a wide range of theory and
practice in twentieth century visual culture with an emphasis upon
innovative, experimental and deconstructive approaches to the
visual?narrative matrix.
In addition to art practitioners and theorists, contributions will be
particularly welcome from other disciplines such as anthropology,
archaeology and psychology where the study of the visual in human
expression forms a major part of their research.
Potential Areas of debate could include, but not be limited by, the
following:
Montage in the wake of postmodern appropriation
Live Art: visual?narrative and its double
Visual?narrative and discourses of the body
Art criticism and narrative closure
Installation, museum, and site specific mise en scène
Experimental narrative in film, video and animation
Mythopoetic and oneiric visual?narrative
Hypermedia as a paradigm shift in the concept of narrative
Photography as discourse
Genre transgressions in visual?narrative and anti-narrative
Illustrating and not illustrating theory
Narrative decoration, ornamentation and kitsch
Misreading, mistranslation and paralogic
Phenomenology and visual?narrative
Political representation in the wake of postmodern appropriation
Postmodern graphic design
Visual and verbal narrative parallels
Visual poetics and deconstructive typography
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS
In addition to academic or purely theoretical papers, presentations of
practice-based work are also invited. Papers and presentations will be
allocated twenty minutes of conference time, plus ten minutes for questions
and feedback.
Abstracts should not be more than 200 words in length.
DEADLINE FOR ABSTRACTS - 30th April 1999
To be sent to:
Rebecca Anderson
Fine Art Research Centre
Southampton Institute
Millais Building
East Park Terrace
Southampton SO14 OYN
United Kingdom
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Tel. 01703 319409 (00 44 1703 319409)
Fax. 01703 232510 (00 44 1703 232510)
Notification of inclusion in the conference programme will take place by
the 30th May 1999
PRESENTATION DETAILS
Presentations will take place in a single auditorium, therefore there will
be no parallel sessions. The auditorium will be fully equipped with
facilities for slide projection, video projection, and digital projection
for Windows and Macintosh based computers.
OTHER DETAILS
The conference will be accompanied by a fellowship in visual?narrative
practice, and an exhibition of the resulting work will coincide with the
period of the conference. A private view of the fellow?s work will take
place on the evening of the 16th November.
CONFERENCE BOOKING DETAILS :
Conference delegates presenting papers will receive a 50% reduction on the
conference fee, which will be £100 for the three days, inclusive of the
conference buffet reception on the evening of the 16th November. A limited
number of student places will be available at £60. Since these will be
relatively few in number please book early to ensure your place.
Accommodation is not included in the conference fee. For help with
accommodation bookings please refer to the following web site:
http://www.southampton.gov.uk/Leisure/accomgde.htm
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To book please complete this form and return it to :
Rebecca Anderson
Fine Art Research Centre
Southampton Institute
Millais Building
East Park Terrace
Southampton SO14 OYN
United Kingdom
CONFERENCE:
The Visual?Narrative Matrix:
Interdisciplinary Collisions and Collusions
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