Afrofuturism, Architecture and Identity
Document Type
Event
Faculty Mentor
Shelton Waldrep
Abstract
Space and our use of it are bigger than the mere background of our lives. Rather, space serves as a dynamic element that reveals much about our identities in society. Through the observation of the imagined architecture in Black Panther, we can analyze what these spaces communicate about Afrofuturistic communities and how they fit into the modern and postmodern architectural movements. In my presentation, I will discuss the conclusions of my qualitative research, highlighting both how space is articulated in the digital landscape of Black Panther and what these spaces claim about the identities of those they were designed for.
Afrofuturism, Architecture and Identity
Space and our use of it are bigger than the mere background of our lives. Rather, space serves as a dynamic element that reveals much about our identities in society. Through the observation of the imagined architecture in Black Panther, we can analyze what these spaces communicate about Afrofuturistic communities and how they fit into the modern and postmodern architectural movements. In my presentation, I will discuss the conclusions of my qualitative research, highlighting both how space is articulated in the digital landscape of Black Panther and what these spaces claim about the identities of those they were designed for.
