The time of cities and the time of nature. Regarding art dealing with the disconnection between urban life and the natural world

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Abstract
• Chapter 1
  • The Human Ego and the Separation from Nature
  • Introduction
  • Literature Review
  • Methodology
  • Limitations
• Chapter 2
  • Cities that Deny the Passage of Time
  • Materials, Forms and the Perception of Time
  • The Need to Annul the Passage of Time
• Chapter 3
  • Cities that Mold the Experience of Time
• Chapter 4
  • Art that Reconnects with the Rhythms of Nature
• Chapter 5
  • Conclusion

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This thesis aims to understand the motivations and contexts of artists who question the disconnect between urban life and nature, specifically with respect to time. The research analyzes artwork, exploring how artists critique the urban control of time, embrace the rhythms of nature, and reconnect with the natural world.

• The disconnection between urban life and nature, particularly regarding the experience of time.
• Artistic strategies for critiquing and challenging urban temporalities.
• The significance of reconnecting with the rhythms of nature through art.
• The role of time in fostering a sense of oneness with the natural world.
• The influence of theoretical frameworks on understanding the relationship between the human ego, time, and nature.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter 1: The Human Ego and the Separation from Nature

This chapter explores the sense of disconnection from the natural world experienced by urban dwellers, particularly artists. It discusses the influence of the human ego and the role of time in perpetuating this separation.

Chapter 2: Cities that Deny the Passage of Time

This chapter examines how cities attempt to control and manipulate time, often denying its natural passage. It explores the impact of urban design, materials, and forms on our perception of time and the consequences for our connection with nature.

Chapter 3: Cities that Mold the Experience of Time

This chapter delves into how cities shape our experience of time, often creating a sense of urgency and artificiality that can be detrimental to our connection with nature.

Chapter 4: Art that Reconnects with the Rhythms of Nature

This chapter explores the role of art in reconnecting with the natural world and its rhythms. It examines artistic strategies that challenge urban temporalities and embrace the timelessness of nature.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This thesis focuses on the relationship between urban life, nature, and time, exploring the disconnection between these elements and the role of art in bridging this gap. Key concepts include the human ego, urban temporalities, natural rhythms, timelessness, and the search for oneness with the natural world.