However, in the 21st century, with the onset of digital reproduction, photoshop and the ability to share images, videos and stories instantly is it possible to achieve a unique work of art? What effect do self publishing and the internet have on the quality or authenticity of art? And more importantly what does this say about society?
For this months seminar we are examining what Walter Benjamin's essay means today in the digital age, and if the work of art in the contemporary era has lost its legitimacy.
I would like to thank Dr Steven Leddin for suggesting such an interesting reading.
A copy of the essay is available here:
http://adht.parsons.edu/designstudies/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Work-of-Art.pdf
The next seminar will take place on Thursday, December 6 at 5pm in T2.02
As this is our final seminar before the Christmas break we will be joining the Postgrad Society for their Christmas Party at Sexton's pub on Henry Street for some festive drinks after the seminar!
ReplyDeleteAll are welcome
For those interested in the topic - here are some interesting videos that compliment our seminar this evening
ReplyDeletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rvlaTg3vPg.
PressPausePlay documentary which asks does democratized culture mean better art, film, music and literature or is true talent instead flooded and drowned in the vast digital ocean of mass culture?
suggested by Dr Michael J Griffen
http://www.ted.com/talks/kevin_allocca_why_videos_go_viral.html
Kevin Allocca: Why videos go viral
Suggested by Dr Maria Beville