Martial Arts Ecology
Aesthetics, Philosophy and Cinematic Mediation
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Product details:
- Publisher Edinburgh University Press
- Date of Publication 31 January 2026
- Number of Volumes Print PDF
- ISBN 9781399527927
- Binding Hardback
- No. of pages256 pages
- Size 234x156 mm
- Language English
- Illustrations 15 black and white illustrations 700
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Short description:
Proposes a new approach to studying martial arts cinema as part of the media ecology by locating various manifestations of tranquility in action.
MoreLong description:
What is martial arts cinema? While known for its dazzling action and emotional intensity, this book argues that martial arts cinema aspires to a deeper goal: cultivating tranquility amid conflict—a concept termed “martial ideation.” Moving beyond traditional analyses that emphasize authenticity or expressivity, the book reveals how martial arts movements embody profound intellectual meaning. By treating kung fu practices as embodied knowledge, it uncovers their tranquil philosophical essence—rooted in Confucian stability, Daoist fluidity and Buddhist sensitivity—and examines how these principles transcend physical combat to shape narratives, characters and visual storytelling.
From Bruce Lee’s iconic fight scenes to modern interpretations such as The Grandmaster, Kung Fu Panda and Everything Everywhere All at Once, the book bridges philosophy and aesthetics across cinema, animation and gaming. Accessible to scholars and fans alike, this groundbreaking study positions martial arts cinema as a global, multi-media phenomenon that transcends traditional genre and cultural boundaries.
Table of Contents:
List of Figures
Acknowledgments
Notes on Transliteration
Introduction: Locating Tranquility in Martial Arts Cinema
Part I. Martial Ideation: Techniques, Aesthetics, and Philosophy
1. Wong Fei-hung: Hung Gar and Confucian Stability
2. Bruce Lee: Jeet Kune Dao and Daoist Fluidity
3. Ip Man: Wing Chun and Buddhist Sensitivity
Part II. Martial Arts Ecology and Cinematic Mediation
4. Global Action Cinema: Brutality and Absurdity
5. Digital Animation: Virtuality and Fantasy
6. Game Media: Interactivity and Immersivity
Conclusion: Reframing Martial Arts Cinema Studies
Filmography
Index
