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Deep Time of the Media: Toward an Archaeology of Hearing and Seeing by Technical Means (Electronic Culture: History, Theory, and,Used
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A quest to find something new by excavating the 'deep time' of media's developmentnot by simply looking at new media's historic forerunners, but by connecting models, machines, technologies, and accidents that have until now remained separated.Deep Time of the Media takes us on an archaeological quest into the hidden layers of media developmentdynamic moments of intense activity in media design and construction that have been largely ignored in the historicalmedia archaeological record. Siegfried Zielinski argues that the history of the media does not proceed predictably from primitive tools to complex machinery; in Deep Time of the Media, he illuminates turning points of media historyfractures in the predictablethat help us see the new in the old.Drawing on original source materials, Zielinski explores the technology of devices for hearing and seeing through two thousand years of cultural and technological history. He discovers the contributions of 'dreamers and modelers' of media worlds, from the ancient Greek philosopher Empedocles and natural philosophers of the Renaissance and Baroque periods to Russian avantgardists of the early twentieth century. 'Media are spaces of action for constructed attempts to connect what is separated,' Zielinski writes. He describes models and machines that make this connection: including a theater of mirrors in sixteenthcentury Naples, an automaton for musical composition created by the seventeenthcentury Jesuit Athanasius Kircher, and the eighteenthcentury electrical telewriting machine of Joseph Mazzolari, among others. Uncovering these moments in the mediaarchaeological record, Zielinski says, brings us into a new relationship with presentday moments; these discoveries in the 'deep time' media history shed light on today's media landscape and may help us map our expedition to the media future.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Deep Time of the Media'? A: 'Deep Time of the Media' focuses on exploring the historical development of media by examining overlooked moments and technologies that shaped our current understanding of media, rather than just tracing its lineage through time.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Deep Time of the Media' is Siegfried Zielinski, a scholar known for his work in media archaeology and history.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Deep Time of the Media' was published on February 15, 2008.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Deep Time of the Media'? A: 'Deep Time of the Media' contains 390 pages.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of media archaeology, including the connections between historical technologies, their creators, and the cultural contexts in which they were developed.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in media studies? A: Yes, 'Deep Time of the Media' can be suitable for beginners, as it offers insights into foundational concepts of media history, although some prior knowledge of media theory may enhance understanding.
- Q: What kind of research does Zielinski use in this book? A: Zielinski draws on original source materials and historical examples to support his exploration of media's 'deep time' and its impact on contemporary media.
- Q: Does this book contain illustrations? A: 'Deep Time of the Media' is illustrated, which helps convey the complex concepts and historical examples discussed throughout the text.
- Q: In which category is this book listed? A: 'Deep Time of the Media' is categorized under 'Industrial, Manufacturing & Operational Systems'.