In this thesis we consider cinema’s representations of mental images. Our central concerns are the formal aspects of the presentation of memory and imagination, and the various functions which the different types of mental images perform. While along the way we engage with a number of expedient theories, on the whole the argument is free of any over-arching theoretical approach, instead focusing largely on the evidence of the wide range of films — from different eras, genres and national cinemas — with which we engage. We begin with a consideration of filmic representations of memory, tackling such questions as: What exactly is a flashback? What different functions do flashbacks perform? What is the relationship between flashback and the mental images of memory? Identifying an inadequacy in current terminology, we here introduce the concept of ‘act of memory’ in order to distinguish between representations of the past which constitute an analogue of the mental images of memory and more properly subjective representations of mental images. In Part II we develop a taxonomy of the major forms of imagination. Here our discussion of imagination draws on cognitive and phenomenological theories of imagination, and the chapter on dreams draws substantially on Freud. In our consideration of the functions of the various sorts of mental images we establish a series of character types who are prone to experiencing mental images. Throughout Part II we argue that representations of mental images are often closely related to themes of madness — that many representations of mental images can be understood as traces of madness.

Made available in DSpace on 2016-07-27T13:48:34Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 JOSIAS ALVES DA COSTA.pdf: 3540333 bytes, checksum: 0ecdd732cd812e62ebb1d32d92418bed (MD5) Previous issue date: 2014-02-24 / This purpose seeks to understand the reasons which led the project of the foundation of Brasilia to finish with a strong load of symbolic value and understand the way that led to his imagination and achievement. For this purpose, this research will seek to identify the manifestations of the archetype of sacred space in the geography of the Central Plateau of Brasilia, these manifestations were observed in some religious temples and other civil constructions in the city. Thus, this work will also seek to establish the relationship between dreams, anticipation and planning for future capital with printed symbols on their buildings. This discussion will be possible through dialogue with the theory of archetypes, which will be used to interpret the unconscious imagination involved to make the city appear. Besides, the theory will be used in an attempt to explain the origin of archetypal forms displayed in temples and some buildings of Brasilia as well as the assumptions used by architects and pioneers to the idealization and city construction. / A presente pesquisa busca compreender os motivos que levaram o projeto da fundação de Brasília a se concretizar com forte carga de valor simbólico e entender os sentidos que levaram à sua imaginação e consecução. Para esse fim, buscará identificar as manifestações do arquétipo de espaço sagrado na geografia do Planalto Central de Brasília, observadas em alguns templos religiosos e outras construções civis da cidade. Desse modo, também buscará estabelecer a relação entre o sonho, expectativa e planejamento da futura capital com a simbologia impressa em suas edificações. Isso será possível por meio do diálogo com a teoria dos arquétipos, que será utilizada para se interpretar o inconsciente imaginário envolvido para fazer surgir a cidade. Ademais, a teoria será utilizada na tentativa de explicar a origem das formas arquetípicas visualizadas nos templos e em algumas edificações de Brasília, bem como os pressupostos usados pelos arquitetos e os pioneiros para a idealização e construção da cidade.