Abstract
In this paper, I examine the intricate dance between aesthetic imagery and textual narrative, exploring the nuanced dynamics of their translational interplay. Central to this investigation is a critical re-evaluation of Adorno’s concept of “authenticity,” a notion here liberated from its customary Heideggerian moorings. By anchoring authenticity within an alternative philosophical framework, I seek to illuminate its profound resonance with the ontological core of artistic endeavour. Furthermore, I engage with the enigmatic concept of “meaning” in artistic creation, positing it as a paradoxical locus where the yearning for signification is simultaneously voiced and undermined. This exploration endeavours to reveal the inherent tension within art, where the pursuit of meaning is perpetually shadowed by its elusive nature. Through a meticulous examination of the interplay between visual and textual modalities, and guided by a refined understanding of Adornian authenticity, I aspire to offer novel insights into the fundamental questions that lie at the heart of art’s essence and its capacity to articulate the human condition.
Presenters
Vangelis GiannakakisAdjunct Lecturer, Institut für Philosophie, Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
KEYWORDS
Aesthetics, Critical Theory, Theodor W. Adorno, Negative Dialectics, Modernism, Cinematography
