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Blur of the Otherworldly: Contemporary Art, Technology, and the Paranormal (Issues in Cultural Theory),Used
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As technology has burgeoned in recent years, so have ghosts in the machine, or so the 29 artists featured here suggest. All use existing gadgetsphotography, film, video, radio, Internet, and digital mediato explore ageold questions about parallel worlds and the paranormal. Photography has a long history with this topicfrom the infamous Cottingham fairy photographs through studio spiritualist images to more recent grainy snapshots of Sasquatch and unexplained flying objects, it is often called upon by viewers to testify, and used by artists to move between science, fantasy and art. In days of millenial angst, evergreater leaps of science, and everdecreasing wilderness, other worlds seem as possible, probable, alluring, and potentially within reach of new technologies as they did in the days of fairies. Among the artists whose observations are recorded here are Jeremy Blake, Gregory Crewdson and Mariko Mori.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Blur of the Otherworldly'? A: 'Blur of the Otherworldly' explores the intersection of contemporary art, technology, and the paranormal, showcasing how artists use modern gadgets to question the existence of parallel worlds and ghosts.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Mark Alice Durant.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Blur of the Otherworldly'? A: This book contains a total of 198 pages.
- Q: When was 'Blur of the Otherworldly' published? A: 'Blur of the Otherworldly' was published on January 1, 2006.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The used book is in good condition.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'Blur of the Otherworldly' is categorized under History.
- Q: Can this book help in understanding the relationship between art and technology? A: Yes, the book highlights how contemporary artists utilize technology to explore themes related to art, science, and the paranormal.
- Q: What genres does this book appeal to? A: This book appeals to readers interested in art theory, cultural studies, and the paranormal.
- Q: Are there notable artists featured in this book? A: Yes, the book features notable artists such as Jeremy Blake, Gregory Crewdson, and Mariko Mori.