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The Spurious Case of Synesthesia in the Popular Arts
The Spurious Case of Synesthesia in the Popular Arts

Author(s): Raluca Mărginaş
Subject(s): Fine Arts / Performing Arts
Published by: Universitatea Babeş-Bolyai, Facultatea de Teatru si Televiziune
Keywords: synesthetic experience; popular art; rigid conceptions; medium

Summary/Abstract: Whether we talk about genuine “synesthesia” in the context of scientific research or just exploring general realms of perception, it still remains a fascinating phenomenon. This article focuses on works that unify the senses, drawing a somewhat historical sketch, a commentary upon the thin line between highbrow art and popular forms of art. The compelling “synesthetic experience” can also be found in the uneven mixture of image and words, thus suggesting different points of departure for further projects.

  • Issue Year: 07/2012
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 144-151
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: English