Crossmappings

Engaging with the intersections of literature, cinema, and visual culture, this work by Elisabeth Bronfen explores the cultural significance of image formulas, particularly in relation to portraiture and the uncanny. It delves into themes of gender, war, mortality, and political power, tracing how aesthetic representations evolve across different historical contexts and mediums. The essays feature discussions on influential artists like Degas, Cindy Sherman, and Shakespeare, alongside analyses of film noir, melodrama, and contemporary television series such as The Wire and House of Cards.