Transnational dreamscapes
Cinema and visual motifs in the 1929 Barcelona International Exposition
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12928355 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Manuel Garín (0000-0001-9596-8257, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, corresponding author), Albert Elduque (0000-0002-5194-4525, Universitat Pompeu Fabra) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 139-163 |
| Publication date | 2022-04-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Catalan Journal of Communication & Cultural Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1757-1898 • E-ISSN: 1757-1901 |
| Publisher | Intellect (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1386/cjcs_00063_1 |
| OpenAlex | W4280500487 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 7 |
This article explores the connections between moving images and world fairs by focusing on a specific case: the Barcelona 1929 International Exposition . The event, a key moment in the city’s history, showcased cinema as a technological marvel, a vehicle for transnational influence and a tool for propaganda. After an introduction to the political and economic context of the exposition, our analysis covers four main areas: first, we document the role played by Palacio de Proyecciones, a sumptuous palace where new audio-visual devices and techniques were displayed; second, we trace the remains of the mysterious lost film Barcelona Trailer , where Hollywood stars greeted Hispanic audiences and praised the exhibition; third, we offer a critical analysis of the newsreels recorded by the film company CINAES and their mise en scène ; finally, we compare visual motifs and shots from the 1929 footage with contemporary images produced today in Barcelona, examining the links between visual culture, technology and gender
Art · Art history · Context (archaeology · Exhibition · Exposition (narrative · Hollywood · Literature · Movie theater · Political science · Politics · Visual arts · Visual culture · Cinema and Media Studies · History · Law · Media, Journalism, and Communication History · Photography and Visual Culture
| Citations per year | 0.5 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2022 - 2024 (3) |
| Highly cited | No |