Individual reserch topic

The Title: Videogames – But are they art?

Ōkami

1. Key quotes

2. Key Links.

3. Key Books and Articles.

4. Case Study.

• Who is the maker of the game? The director is Hideki Kamiya

• When was it produced/released? 2006

• What is its name? Ōkami

• Describe it in detail
  Ōkami combines some of Japanese myths, legends and folklore to tell the story of how the land was saved from darkness by a white wolf, the Shinto sun goddess - Amaterasu. It features a distinct visual style and brush, a gesture-system to perform miracles. The most important element in the game is the game features the calligraphic brushstroke to make the images.

• For you, what is interesting/unusual/thought-provoking/aesthetically pleasing/puzzling about this artwork/website/game? [you may choose your own adjectives! These are just some suggestions]. Explain in detail.

• What key issue(s) or question(s) does this artwork/website/game raise? Explain these thoroughly, making use of quotations and paraphrases from your readings, and other examples, as appropriate