Date of Submission
12-2023
Type of Work
Exegesis and Creative Work
Principal Supervisor
Dr. Toby Wren
Associate Supervisor
Dr. Lola Montgomery
Second Associate Supervisor
Dr. Teresa Rizzo
Keywords
Taxonomy of cinema ; Cinema and art ; Deleuze's, Gilles (1925-1995) ; Cinema and storytelling ; philosophy of cinema
Audience
Mature (M) - moderate impact language/themes, includes violence/nudity, not restricted to 15+
Abstract
This exegesis delves into the complex relationship between cinema and art, focusing on the development of story documents within the cinematic arts. Positioned within the realm of practice-led research, it is an academic companion to a creative work—a fantasy murder mystery augmented treatment set in Paris, 1914. The exegesis and the creative work collectively aim to describe an aesthetic experience akin to that of fine art, drawing upon Gilles Deleuze’s taxonomy of cinema, specifically the concepts of movement-image and time-image.
. Central to this study is the exploration of how cinema, as a form of art, engages with philosophical ideas and our evolving relationship with art, particularly in the context of significant historical periods such as pre-WWI Paris. Drawing from narratology, phenomenology, aesthetics, and the philosophy of cinema, this exegesis addresses the central research question: how can cinema, specifically through a Deleuzian lens, facilitate a profound engagement with art? It discusses how contemporary cinematic techniques can evoke a similar socio-political impact as influential artworks of the past.
This exegesis seeks to affirm cinema's role as not just a storytelling medium but as a profound way of thinking, capable of invoking ethics and deep philosophical and aesthetic contemplation. This exegesis document is submitted by Daragh Henchy to fulfil the requirements of the Masters of Creative Industries, SAE Institute and was made on 28th December 2023.
Recommended Citation
Henchy, D. (2023). Apples and Oranges [Masters dissertation, SAE University College]. Creo.