Exploration of Aesthetics of Violence in Cross-media Works within the Context of Visual Culture
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https://doi.org/10.54097/j4kdc327Keywords:
Visual culture, cross-media communication, violence aesthetics, visual narrative, aesthetic alienationAbstract
Nowadays, people primarily obtain information through images rather than text. Visual culture is increasingly shaping how we perceive the world. Aesthetic violence first emerged in film and television production. Later, as media environments evolved, it gradually spread into animation, online games, and short videos. With the breakdown of boundaries between different media, the ways in which aesthetic violence tells stories, expresses emotions, and spreads have undergone significant changes. Drawing on visual culture theory, this article reviews relevant literature and analyzes specific works to explore what aesthetic violence looks like across media platforms, how it translates between different forms, and discusses its aesthetic value and communication challenges-offering insights on how violent elements can be used more artistically.
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