Journal article
The Archetypal, Twenty First Century Resurrection of the Ancient Image of the Green Man
Journal of Futures Studies, Vol.13(1), pp.43-64
2008
Abstract
The Green Man is an artistic and iconic representation, part human, part plant. History is filled with Green Man images in architecture, stained glass, sculpture, painting, mythology, literature and folklore. It is a recurrent visual phenomenon in Western art practice, appearing and disappearing consistently across numerous time periods, cultures and geographic locations. Evidence shows that these emergences are often linked to times of upheaval, change or environmental crisis. Currently, the image is reappearing in a wide range of artistic and cultural manifestations. This article analyses the meanings and messages, along with the futures potential, underlying this contemporary explosion of the Green Man phenomenon.
Details
- Title
- The Archetypal, Twenty First Century Resurrection of the Ancient Image of the Green Man
- Authors
- Phyllis Araneo (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
- Publication details
- Journal of Futures Studies, Vol.13(1), pp.43-64
- Publisher
- Graduate Institute of Futures Studies, Tamkang University
- Date published
- 2008
- ISSN
- 1027-6084
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2008 Graduate Institute of Futures Studies, Tamkang University. Reproduced with permission of the copyright holder.
- Organisation Unit
- School of Tertiary Access - Legacy; School of Education and Tertiary Access; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Sustainability Research Cluster
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99449752902621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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