This paper investigates how Japanese urban shamanic actors and their roles are constructed and represented by artists in different texts. Three case studies – writer Taguchi Randy, contemporary artist Mori Mariko, and musician Sugee – are presented to illustrate the processes of re-appropriation of terms and themes in the contemporary narrative on urban shamans. The use of the word shāman – with new meanings attached – and the role of connecting humans with other-than-human entities – and especially with nature – are analysed. Moreover, the connection to the so-called ‘new spirituality’ is emphasised.
This paper investigates how Japanese urban shamanic actors and their roles are constructed and represented by artists in diferent texts. Three case studies - writer Taguchi Randy, contemporary artist Mori Mariko, and musician Sugee - are presented to illustrate the processes of re-appropriation of terms and themes in the contemporary narrative on urban shamans. The use of the word shāman - with new meanings attached - and the role of connecting humans with other-than-human entities - and especially with nature - are analysed. Moreover, the connection to the so-called 'new spirituality' is emphasised.
Artistic Representations of Urban Shamans in Contemporary Japan: Texts, Inter-actions and Efficacy
Rivadossi, Silvia
2018-01-01
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This paper investigates how Japanese urban shamanic actors and their roles are constructed and represented by artists in diferent texts. Three case studies - writer Taguchi Randy, contemporary artist Mori Mariko, and musician Sugee - are presented to illustrate the processes of re-appropriation of terms and themes in the contemporary narrative on urban shamans. The use of the word shāman - with new meanings attached - and the role of connecting humans with other-than-human entities - and especially with nature - are analysed. Moreover, the connection to the so-called 'new spirituality' is emphasised.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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