Artistic Representations of Urban Shamans in Contemporary Japan

Annali di Ca’ Foscari: Serie Orientale

Rivadossi, Silvia¹ 

[1] Università Ca' Foscari Venezia, Italia;

关键词: Shaman. Urban shamanism. New spirituality. Contemporary Japan.;   

DOI  :  10.30687/AnnOr/2385-3042/2018/01/024

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

This paper investigates how Japanese urban shamanic actors and their roles are constructed and represented by artists in different texts. Three case studies – writer Taguchi Randy, contemporary artist Mori Mariko, and musician Sugee – are presented to illustrate the processes of re-appropriation of terms and themes in the contemporary narrative on urban shamans. The use of the word shāman – with new meanings attached – and the role of connecting humans with other-than-human entities – and especially with nature – are analysed. Moreover, the connection to the so-called ‘new spirituality’ is emphasised.

【 授权许可】

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