Visuality, dromology and time compression - Paul Virilio's new ocularcentrism

被引:12
作者
Bartram, R [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Sheffield, Dept Geog, Sheffield S10 2TN, S Yorkshire, England
关键词
dromology; Paul Virilio; time compression; visuality;
D O I
10.1177/0961463X04044577
中图分类号
C [社会科学总论];
学科分类号
03 [法学]; 0303 [社会学];
摘要
This article presents a case for retheorizing visual culture, by establishing conceptual links between visuality, dromology and time compression. More specifically, it establishes the mutually constitutive relationship forged between visuality and the Western cultural imperative to compress the transmission time delay of visualizing technologies. I argue that the Western cultural pursuit of ubiquitous and simultaneous vision not only creates a new form of ocularcentrism, but generates potentially detrimental consequences for 'human relations' and diminishes human control over democratic processes. The article is enriched and focused by drawing upon the recent work of Paul Virilio. Virilio's phenomenologically inspired critique of visualizing technology prompts us to rethink visuality as an active, embodied practice constituting important lived experiences.
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页码:285 / 300
页数:16
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