Maritime Scenography and the Spectacle of Cruising

摘要: The essay describes how cruise ships manipulate scenography to create a spectacle of luxury at multiplicity sites for passengers on-board. ocean, once “managed” by sail, steam, submersibles and times the human body, exists as mere backdrop ocean liners that transport within spectacular interior environments not-so-distant destinations. New travelers, following patterns nineteenth century transatlantic traveling, immerse themselves in traditions basking visual spectacles. While lowbrow highbrow cruises reach different audiences, both depend upon maintaining series spectacles: art, dining, land simulations performance events. Art is commerce, consumption, display on ship. In addition, expect be able participate land-based activities. Live acts saturate every corner ship where dozens venues are available programming. Scenographies, from sublime mundane characterize com...