Representations of Classical Greece in Theme Parks Hardback
by Dr Filippo (Potsdam University, Germany) Carla-Uhink
Part of the IMAGINES - Classical Receptions in the Visual and Performing Arts series
Hardback
Description
Theme park studies is a growing field in social and cultural studies.
Nonetheless, until now little attention has been dedicated to the choice of the themes represented in the parks and the strategies of their representation.
This is particularly interesting when the theme is a historical one, for example ancient Greece.
Which elements of classical Greece find their way into a theme park and how are they chosen and represented?
What is the “entertainment” element in ancient Greek history, culture and myth, which allows its presence in commercial structures aiming to people’s fun?
How does the representation of Greece change against different cultural backgrounds, e.g. in different European countries, in the USA, in China?
This book frames a discussion of these representations within the current debates about immersive spaces, uses of history and postmodern aesthetics, and analyses how ancient Greece has been represented and made “enjoyable” in seven different theme parks across the world, providing an original and ground-breaking contribution to theme park studies and classical reception.
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:280 pages, 24 bw illus
- Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publication Date:16/04/2020
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- ISBN:9781474297844
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:280 pages, 24 bw illus
- Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publication Date:16/04/2020
- Category:
- ISBN:9781474297844
