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    Aesthetics of ambiguity and mystery in late 20th century Japanese posters

    199743_Nguyen 2014.pdf (175.8Mb)
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    Authors
    Nguyen, Hung Ky
    Date
    2014
    Supervisor
    Assoc. Prof. Philip Moore
    Prof. Roy Jones
    Type
    Thesis
    Award
    PhD
    
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    School
    Department of Social Sciences and International Studies
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/2033
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    Abstract

    My thesis argues that ambiguity and mystery are the essence of late 20th century Japanese posters. Through the use of qualitative and 'thick description' approach my thesis explores late 20th century Japanese poster production from the five Japanese poster designers' points of view; appreciation of ambiguity and mystery in Japanese culture and in these designers' works; and the extent to which Japanese cultural references and East Asian Buddhist philosophy and aesthetics have influenced these designers.

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