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Artworks are ______ objects that involve processes of mediation and remediation
Artworks are ______ objects that involve processes of mediation and remediation
material
Art events are temporary interactions between artwork and ______
Art events are temporary interactions between artwork and ______
audience
The External Work refers to the compositional forms of an artwork that can be objectively ______
The External Work refers to the compositional forms of an artwork that can be objectively ______
observed
Aesthetic Objects refer to the understanding and interpretation of the external work of ______
Aesthetic Objects refer to the understanding and interpretation of the external work of ______
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Mediality refers to the characteristics and properties of a specific ______
Mediality refers to the characteristics and properties of a specific ______
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Intermediality refers to the interaction, combination, and convergence of different ______ within a single artistic or cultural work
Intermediality refers to the interaction, combination, and convergence of different ______ within a single artistic or cultural work
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Performances are ephemeral events that involve the interaction between performers and a specific ______
Performances are ephemeral events that involve the interaction between performers and a specific ______
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Schizophonic mimesis refers to the idea that the separation of a sound from its original context can lead to a loss of ______ or authenticity.
Schizophonic mimesis refers to the idea that the separation of a sound from its original context can lead to a loss of ______ or authenticity.
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Acoustemology refers to the study of how sound is used as a distinctive medium for understanding and knowing the ______ around us.
Acoustemology refers to the study of how sound is used as a distinctive medium for understanding and knowing the ______ around us.
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Mobile soundscapes refer to the engagement of aesthetic, artistic, and cultural subjectivities of urban communities through artistic enactments of ______ and technologies.
Mobile soundscapes refer to the engagement of aesthetic, artistic, and cultural subjectivities of urban communities through artistic enactments of ______ and technologies.
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Sound system culture refers to the practice of using mobile sound systems to play music at outdoor gatherings and events and it is characterized by the cultural significance of the sound system as a symbol of community and ______.
Sound system culture refers to the practice of using mobile sound systems to play music at outdoor gatherings and events and it is characterized by the cultural significance of the sound system as a symbol of community and ______.
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Aesthetic individualization refers to the process of personalizing one's aesthetic experiences and preferences, facilitated by digital platforms and technologically mediated modes of ______.
Aesthetic individualization refers to the process of personalizing one's aesthetic experiences and preferences, facilitated by digital platforms and technologically mediated modes of ______.
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Sound bubbles refer to the individualized and personalized soundscapes created through the use of mobile sound carriers and digital sound ______.
Sound bubbles refer to the individualized and personalized soundscapes created through the use of mobile sound carriers and digital sound ______.
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The star system refers to the process of creating and promoting film actors as stars through careful branding, image management, and public ______.
The star system refers to the process of creating and promoting film actors as stars through careful branding, image management, and public ______.
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Vocal technique can be considered as a form of ______, since there are various methods and techniques that can be employed to condition and enhance vocal performance and these techniques can be seen as technological advancements in the way the voice is utilized and controlled.
Vocal technique can be considered as a form of ______, since there are various methods and techniques that can be employed to condition and enhance vocal performance and these techniques can be seen as technological advancements in the way the voice is utilized and controlled.
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The proscenium is a type of ______ and it is characterized by a large arch or frame, which separates the stage from the audience and allows for a controlled and framed viewing experience.
The proscenium is a type of ______ and it is characterized by a large arch or frame, which separates the stage from the audience and allows for a controlled and framed viewing experience.
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The theatraphone was a ______ and an early example of remediation, which allowed for the transmission of audio from a live performance to a distant location, enabling people to listen to theatrical performances remotely.
The theatraphone was a ______ and an early example of remediation, which allowed for the transmission of audio from a live performance to a distant location, enabling people to listen to theatrical performances remotely.
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A phonograph is a ______ that was invented by Thomas Edison and it was the first device that could both record and reproduce sound.
A phonograph is a ______ that was invented by Thomas Edison and it was the first device that could both record and reproduce sound.
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The Kinetoscope was an early motion picture exhibition ______ that allowed individuals to view short films by looking through a small window, they could only be viewed by one person at a time and they played a crucial role in the film industry.
The Kinetoscope was an early motion picture exhibition ______ that allowed individuals to view short films by looking through a small window, they could only be viewed by one person at a time and they played a crucial role in the film industry.
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Cue sheets are documents issued by studios to silent film accompanists in order to exercise more control over the music and ______ in films.
Cue sheets are documents issued by studios to silent film accompanists in order to exercise more control over the music and ______ in films.
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Anempathetic effects refer to sounds/music that ______ the emotions of the scene.
Anempathetic effects refer to sounds/music that ______ the emotions of the scene.
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Bedroom producers are individuals who create and produce ______ from the comfort of their own homes
Bedroom producers are individuals who create and produce ______ from the comfort of their own homes
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The art/craft binary refers to the distinction between art and ______, which suggests that art is often associated with high culture, creativity, and originality, while craft is associated with skilled manual labor, tradition, and functionality
The art/craft binary refers to the distinction between art and ______, which suggests that art is often associated with high culture, creativity, and originality, while craft is associated with skilled manual labor, tradition, and functionality
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RW culture stands for Read Write culture, in which individuals have the ability to create and contribute their own ______, and it emphasizes the idea of co-production and encourages users to be active participants in shaping the culture
RW culture stands for Read Write culture, in which individuals have the ability to create and contribute their own ______, and it emphasizes the idea of co-production and encourages users to be active participants in shaping the culture
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RO culture stands for Read Only culture, in which there is a clear distinction between the creators and the audience, with limited opportunities for active participation or ______
RO culture stands for Read Only culture, in which there is a clear distinction between the creators and the audience, with limited opportunities for active participation or ______
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The artist/participant binary refers to the traditional distinction between artists and participants or audiences in the creation and consumption of art, in which artists are seen as the creators or producers of art, while participants or audiences are seen as passive recipients or consumers of that ______
The artist/participant binary refers to the traditional distinction between artists and participants or audiences in the creation and consumption of art, in which artists are seen as the creators or producers of art, while participants or audiences are seen as passive recipients or consumers of that ______
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With the rise of participatory arts cultures and configurable culture, this binary has been ______
With the rise of participatory arts cultures and configurable culture, this binary has been ______
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The erosion of the artist/participant binary suggests that both aesthetic production and consumption are fragmenting, allowing for new roles and behaviors to emerge and for greater communication, collaboration, and ______ between artists and participants
The erosion of the artist/participant binary suggests that both aesthetic production and consumption are fragmenting, allowing for new roles and behaviors to emerge and for greater communication, collaboration, and ______ between artists and participants
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Configurable culture refers to a cultural phenomenon that revolves around the digitalization of arts practices and their various forms of mediation and reception online and it is characterized by the democratized engagement with non-professional or non-institutional participants, allowing for a digitally engaged participatory arts ______
Configurable culture refers to a cultural phenomenon that revolves around the digitalization of arts practices and their various forms of mediation and reception online and it is characterized by the democratized engagement with non-professional or non-institutional participants, allowing for a digitally engaged participatory arts ______
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A prosumer refers to a hybrid role that combines the characteristics of a consumer and a producer, who actively engages in the creation and ______ of artistic content
A prosumer refers to a hybrid role that combines the characteristics of a consumer and a producer, who actively engages in the creation and ______ of artistic content
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The hybrid economy refers to the convergence of different artistic forms and practices, blurring the boundaries between them and this integration of diverse elements creates new opportunities for artistic expression, collaboration, and ______
The hybrid economy refers to the convergence of different artistic forms and practices, blurring the boundaries between them and this integration of diverse elements creates new opportunities for artistic expression, collaboration, and ______
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Study Notes
Art and Mediation
- Artworks involve processes of mediation and remediation, and their meaning is co-produced through interaction and interpretation between artists and audiences.
- Art events are temporary interactions between artwork and audience, taking various forms and blurring mediums, involving audience interpretation and participation.
Key Concepts
- The External Work: refers to the compositional forms of an artwork that can be objectively observed, including its material and medial properties.
- Aesthetic Objects: refer to the understanding and interpretation of the external work of art.
- Mediality: refers to the characteristics and properties of a specific medium or media.
- Intermediality: refers to the interaction, combination, and convergence of different media within a single artistic or cultural work.
- Meta-mediality: a medial mode where one medial mode has added new context in the same medial mode it is in.
- Mediation: refers to a narrative being put in a media.
- Remediation: refers to a medial mode being put in another kind of media.
- Transmediation: refers to a media mode in which new media has added new context.
Performance and Technology
- Performances are ephemeral events that involve the interaction between performers and a specific audience.
- Performativity: refers to the communicative event of a performance, where media transformations are integral to the aesthetic affordances of experiencing artworks.
- The body is a means of artistic expression and communication in performances, creating a physical presence that engages the audience.
- Techno-sublime: refers to the concept of experiencing a sense of awe and wonder through a defamiliarized sensory experience of technology.
- Vocal technique: can be considered as a form of technology, since there are various methods and techniques that can be employed to condition and enhance vocal performance.
Theatre and Sound
- The theatre: can be seen as a technological medium of display, since prior to the invention of microphones and speakers, the main technologies affecting the sound/space relationship in a theatre were the building materials and design.
- Proscenium: a type of stage characterized by a large arch or frame, which separates the stage from the audience and allows for a controlled and framed viewing experience.
- Theatraphone: a device that allowed for the transmission of audio from a live performance to a distant location, enabling people to listen to theatrical performances remotely.
- Phonograph: a device that was invented by Thomas Edison and was the first device that could both record and reproduce sound.
- Kinetoscope: an early motion picture exhibition device that allowed individuals to view short films by looking through a small window.
Sound and Music
- Crooning: a vocal technique characterized by a smooth and intimate singing style, often associated with romantic ballads.
- Vocaloid software: a technology that is extensively used in virtual concerts and incorporates digitized voices, allowing for the creation of synthesized vocal performances.
- Cue sheets: documents issued by studios to silent film accompanists in order to exercise more control over the music and sound in films.
- Themes: musical cues or motifs that are associated with specific characters, scenes, or plot developments.
- Leitmotif: a recurring musical theme or motif that is associated with a particular character, location, or concept.
- "Classic Hollywood" soundtrack: a style of film music that predominantly featured music from the Romantic period of Western Art Music, and aimed to enhance cinematic experience.
Film and Sound
- Diegetic sound: sound that comes from within the filmic world and which the characters themselves can also hear.
- Non-diegetic sound: sound that is not visible and not in the soundscape of the characters, but the audience can hear.
- Onscreen sound: diegetic sound that is made within the audience's view.
- Offscreen sound: non-diegetic sound that is made outside of the audience's view.
- Foley artists: professionals who experiment with different material to create specific sounds that cannot be made naturally.
- Mickey Mousing: a technique used to insert sound as an action that has been choreographed into the film and is normally used in cartoons.
Sound and Environment
- Acoustic ecology: the study of the relationship between sound and the environment.
- Soundscape: the combination of all the acoustic resources within a given area as modified by the environment.
- Schizophonia: the disconnection between the source of a sound and its reproduction or transmission.
- Schizophonic mimesis: the idea that the separation of a sound from its original context can lead to a loss of meaning or authenticity.
- Acoustemology: the study of how sound is used as a distinctive medium for understanding and knowing the world.
Sound and Culture
- Mobile soundscapes: the engagement of aesthetic, artistic, and cultural subjectivities of urban communities through artistic enactments of sounds and technologies.
- Sound system culture: the practice of using mobile sound systems to play music at outdoor gatherings and events, characterized by the cultural significance of the sound system as a symbol of community and identity.
- Aesthetic individualization: the process of personalizing one's aesthetic experiences and preferences, facilitated by digital platforms and technologically mediated modes of sociality.
- Sound bubbles: the individualized and personalized soundscapes created through the use of mobile sound carriers and digital sound devices.
Stars and Celebrity
- The star system: the process of creating and promoting film actors as stars through careful branding, image management, and public appearances.
- Pseudo individuality: a commodity that is determined by society and falsely represented as natural, according to Adorno and Horkheimer.
- Stars in relation to the body/beauty myth: how the film industry perpetuates certain beauty standards and objectifies the female body.
- Stars as brands: the modern phenomenon of celebrities operating as personal brands, strategically navigating between their on-screen appearances and their off-screen presence.
Audience and Reception
- Audience experience: the collective and individual experiences of a group of people, encompassing the emotional, sensory, and intellectual responses that individuals have while engaging with the material and interacting with other members of the audience.
- Audience behavior: the actions, reactions, and attitudes displayed by individuals or groups within an audience while engaging with a particular form of media or attending an event.
- Audience performance: the behavior and actions of an audience during a performance or event.
- Audience reception: the way in which the audience receives and interprets a performance or text.
- The public: a community of citizens characterized by rationality, deliberation, tolerance, and a focus on decision-making.
- Mass audience: a large group of individuals who consume media and cultural products, characterized by its lack of individuality.
Fandom and Participatory Culture
- Fandom: a community of individuals who emotionally engage with a particular popular narrative or text.
- Textual poaching: the practice of fans appropriating and reinterpreting existing texts, allowing fans to actively participate in the construction and circulation of textual meanings.
- Participatory arts cultures: artistic practices and cultural activities that involve active participation and engagement from the audience or participants.
- Bedroom producers: individuals who create and produce music from the comfort of their own homes, showcasing the democratization of music production made possible by technology.
- RW culture: Read Write culture, in which individuals have the ability to create and contribute their own content, emphasizing the idea of co-production and encouraging users to be active participants in shaping the culture.
- RO culture: Read Only culture, in which there is a clear distinction between the creators and the audience, with limited opportunities for active participation or contribution.
Art and Culture
- Artist/participant binary: the traditional distinction between artists and participants or audiences in the creation and consumption of art, in which artists are seen as the creators or producers of art, while participants or audiences are seen as passive recipients or consumers of that art.
- Configurable culture: a cultural phenomenon that revolves around the digitalization of arts practices and their various forms of mediation and reception online, characterized by the democratized engagement with non-professional or non-institutional participants.
- Prosumer: a hybrid role that combines the characteristics of a consumer and a producer, who actively engages in the creation and consumption of artistic content.
- Hybrid economy: the convergence of different artistic forms and practices, blurring the boundaries between them and creating new opportunities for artistic expression, collaboration, and innovation.
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