Work of Art in the Age of Electronic Reproduction (1985)
In an homage to Walter Benjamin and his essay The work of art in the age of mechanical reproduction, Buchanan's video questions how image processing transforms the role of the artist in society, as well as the nature of contemporary society itself, by juxtaposing images of the making and eating of a television-shaped cake, distorted text from writers Georgi Plekhanov and Herbert Marcuse, and footage of herself working.
Director: Nancy Buchanan
Runtime: 8 min
Release Date: January 1, 1985
Music: Angelo Funicelli
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Work of Art in the Age of Electronic Reproduction about?
- In an homage to Walter Benjamin and his essay The work of art in the age of mechanical reproduction, Buchanan's video questions how image processing transforms the role of the artist in society, as well as the nature of contemporary society itself, by juxtaposing images of the making and eating of a television-shaped cake, distorted text from writers Georgi Plekhanov and Herbert Marcuse, and footage of herself working.
- Who directed Work of Art in the Age of Electronic Reproduction?
- Work of Art in the Age of Electronic Reproduction was directed by Nancy Buchanan.
- How long is Work of Art in the Age of Electronic Reproduction?
- Work of Art in the Age of Electronic Reproduction has a runtime of 8m (8 minutes).