{"title":"Laura T. Di Summa","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the intriguing world of philosophy and psychology through the insightful works of \u003cem\u003eLaura T. Di Summa\u003c\/em\u003e. Known for her unique approach to these disciplines, she explores the interplay between everyday life and philosophical concepts, encouraging readers to view the world through a fresh lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout works in this collection is \u003cem\u003eA Philosophy of Fashion Through Film\u003c\/em\u003e. This book seamlessly blends the allure of fashion with the profoundness of philosophy, using the medium of film to explore and question societal norms and individual expression. Each page invites you to ponder the philosophical significance of fashion in modern life, making it an enlightening read for both avid philosophers and curious newcomers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLauded for her clarity and engaging narrative style, Laura T. Di Summa makes complex theories accessible to all. Whether you're an enthusiast of philosophy, psychology, or simply appreciate thoughtful discussions on culture and society, her books promise to inspire and provoke thought long after you turn the final page.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-philosophy-of-fashion-through-film-by-laura-t-di-summa-9781350343757","title":"A Philosophy of Fashion Through Film","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe question of whether movies can deliver philosophical content is a leading topic in the cognitive and analytic debate on film. But instead of turning to the well-trodden terrain of narrative and emotional engagement, this is the first time fashion and costume choices are analysed to demonstrate how movies can be said to be doing philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConsidering how fashion and costumes can deliver the epistemic content of a film and act as a guidance to the interpretation of the philosophical content of a film, Laura T. Di Summa examines fashion and costume choices in classical and contemporary films. She discusses a number of cinematic examples, and the costumes and fashion elements within them, illustrating the importance of issues such as the performative side of fashion, the alteration between novelty and repetition, the pivotal role of the body, and the relation between fashion, style, and individual as well as collective identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing close examinations of 1950s melodramas, Hollywood blockbusters and documentaries such as \u003ci\u003eAll That Heaven Allows\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMad Max Fury Road\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eMcQueen\u003c\/i\u003e, Di Summa uses an innovative new lens to provide fresh philosophical analysis of films. The result is not only an advancement of our understanding of the aesthetic means through which film can do philosophy, but the first insights into a philosophy of fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46768597696748,"sku":"9781350343757","price":145.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/21349853482668.jpg?v=1756381595"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/laura-t-di-summa.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}