Reading Response – The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction

Benjamin’s concept of originality in time and space is an interesting point. The artwork itself is tied to its originality, which would suggest that all future reproductions destroy the value of the art. I wholeheartedly agree with his argument. The simplest example I can think of pertains to small independent artists, specifically those who display […]

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Animation Response – 4 Animations

I didn’t think that drawings made in caves and early wall paintings could be counted as animations but after seeing how they incorporate motion into their works and comparing it to later animations, it’s all animations, regardless of how rudimentary they are. One of the most interesting parts of animation has to be the early […]

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Artist Assignment 2

The cracks and creaks of the plastic cover under my rolling chair – With every step or roll of the chair, the plastic cover seems to have something to say: “Don’t roll over me” or “Watch where you’re going”. The cracks are sharp in nature and impossible to ignore, almost as if the cover is […]

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