Conference Theme: Visuality Daily

In contrast to the mere concept of ‘visual,’ visual perception emerges as a focal point endowed with a profound centripetal force, continually assimilating a diverse tapestry of historical, contemporary, impeccable, universal, and quotidian scenes, thereby shaping an astonishingly rich and intricate visual cultural system.

Daily life serves as a common compass and methodological cornerstone for visual research. The establishment of daily culture not only predicates the perception of visual forms but also acts as a mechanism for visual apprehension. Consequently, the amalgamation of visual memory and historical context underscores the essential attributes and core idiosyncrasies of daily aesthetics. Viewing, the most quintessential activity in daily life, fosters a deeply ingrained and subjective visual system, intimately intertwined with the viewing subject, fostering a generative dynamic. In this light, visuality broadens into a concept that encapsulates the construction of daily cultural history. Its purview transcends mere material definitions, delving into the historical, open-ended, practical, and eventful facets of the viewed objects. It underscores the speculative interplay of the “imagery” of subjective consciousness, embedded within cognitive implications.

Within the context of Chinese philosophy, visual perception upholds the harmonious union of mind and environment in observing phenomena. It embodies a visual imagination akin to “beholding the absence of another, the empty room turns white.” This represents a traditional aesthetic ethos, a composite of visual systems and scenarios, utilizing visual perception to scrutinize daily life, delve into the inner recesses of the mind and heart, and reflect upon the entire Chinese tradition.
The current landscape of visual perception is predicated upon the scientific mindset and the relentless expansion of visual technologies, seamlessly blending media, technology, and cognition. It occupies a mediatory realm and daily space, anchored within the symbolic landscape, poised between the mind and the object. The advent of diverse and burgeoning visual media has enriched visual modalities, accentuated visual behaviors, and emerged as the central theme of visual daily life. This expansion encompasses a broader spectrum of sensory domains, thereby fortifying and amplifying the presence of visual perception.

Join the C-IDEA Conference in Nanjing, China. October, 2024

The registration for the conference is now officially open, covering the period from July 20, 2024 to September 20, 2024.  Upon successfully completing the personal information registration process, we will promptly send you detailed information about the conference via the email address you provided during registration. 

* Note: Participants are responsible for all expenses arising from their participation in the conference.

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Conference Address: Nanjing University of the Arts, China

Conference Date: 09-19 October, 2024

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