Waterbodies: Moving-image installations at Termemilano Spa

Adriano D'Aloia

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Abstract

In recent years, the health spa experience has become a popular and widespread social practice. The quest for bodily relaxation and wellness is permeating the needs of contemporary society, as a way of counteracting the stressful pace of city life. What is more, health spa centre designers are increasingly integrating thermal services with spaces dominated by moving-image installations, to add an extra dimension to the relaxing and revitalizing experience. As a case study, I will examine the installations of the QC Termemilano Spa & Wellness health centre. the case study will be examined here through the lens of film and moving-image studies and, in particular, from an aesthetic perspective, leaving socio-economic implications aside. The spa moving-image experience will be framed as a new practice for experiencing moving images and sounds. The analysis is conducted with a focus on the synaesthetic aspects of the sensory-motor and perceptual involvement of the subjects who can be considered as spectators in search of relaxing sensations in a restful environment, rather than merely as customers.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1-14
Number of pages14
JournalSCREENING THE PAST
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Enwaterment
  • Esperienza filmica
  • Film experience
  • Immersivity
  • Immersività
  • Schermi urbani
  • Urban screens

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