Mediated View
Definition
This term refers to artworks that explore the concept of a mediated view, where the viewers perception is filtered through a lens, screen, or other form of mediation. Art related to the mediated view often critiques the way media, technology, and representation shape our understanding of reality.
History
The concept of the mediated view has become increasingly relevant in contemporary art, particularly with the rise of digital media and the internet. Artists like Nam June Paik and John Baldessari have explored how media and technology mediate our experience of the world, creating works that challenge viewers to question the authenticity and impact of mediated images.
Notable Examples
Nam June Paik
TV Buddha, 1974
John Baldessari
Wrong,
Key Artists & Movements
Key figures include Nam June Paik, a pioneer of video art whose work TV Buddhajuxtaposes a live video feed of a Buddha statue with the statue itself, exploring the tension between the real and the mediated, and John Baldessari, a conceptual artist known for his use of appropriated images and text, such as in Wrong, which critiques the conventions of photographic representation.
Techniques & Materials
Techniques involve the use of video, photography, digital media, and installation to explore the concept of mediation. Artists may use screens, cameras, and other technologies to create works that reflect on the ways in which our view of the world is shaped by media and representation. The exploration of the mediated view in art often involves a critical perspective, questioning the relationship between reality, representation, and perception in a media-saturated world.
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