“Tapestry of Space” Glossary

Glossary of Words I don’t know…

fetishism-
an inanimate object worshiped for its supposed magical powers or because it is considered to be inhabited by a spirit.

spectacle-a visually striking performance or display:
pertinent-
relevant or applicable to a particular matter; apposite:

mercurial-
(of a person) subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind:

flâneur-
one who practices flânerie, is a mercurial character, who plays roles ranging from a dandy stroller to a careful observer who studies social space, through photography

voyeuristic-
a person who gains sexual pleasure from watching others when they are naked or engaged in sexual activity.

situationist-
the theory that human behavior is determined by surrounding circumstances rather than by personal qualities

omnipotent-
(of a deity) having unlimited power; able to do anything

opprobrium-
harsh criticism or censure:

Psychogeography-
the study of the precise laws and specific effects of the geographical environment, whether consciously organized or not, on the emotions and behavior of individuals; consistent with Morton’s study of space

arbitrarily-
based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system:

vagabond-
a person who wanders from place to place without a home or job.

–all definitions provided by Apple’s Mac dictionary and the actual text

One thought on ““Tapestry of Space” Glossary

  1. I love how this post specifies the source of definitions. Useful, I think, particularly as we’re likely to find slightly different meanings from different sources (American vs. French, i.e.).

    Next time make each term a post so we can pull into the glossary separately.

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