Poliana Tassini presents the comparative analysis traced in Angela Ndalianis’ book "Neo-Baroque Aesthetics and Contemporary
Entertainment" between the baroque aesthetics from the 17th century and
the neo-baroque era in the Contemporary Entertainment of 20th/21st
centuries. According to Ndalianis, "the neo-baroque shares a baroque
delight in spectacle and sensory experiences, a spectacle that, in our
time, often relies upon computer technology."
Using examples from video-games, CGI movies and theme-park attractions
in VR, we will understand how the contemporary entertainment media
reflect the new "neo-baroque logic" as a result of the technological
advancements of our time.