Explore the idea of the Mechanizied Eccentric* (links to a pdf). How is it a change from traditional forms of
entertainment and how does it influence contemporary work. How have the themes
explored in the Mechanizied Eccentric essay become part of our combined experience? What themes have been
left behind?
Use a live performance (theatre, music concert, etc) that
you have attended recently as well as the videos shown in class to support your
thesis.
All papers should be in correct MLA style. Hand written papers will not be accepted.
*For an introduction to László Moholy-Nagy and point in time in which he is writing this article, read page 17 of Multimedia: From Wagner to Virtual Reality.
You will need to read this, think about it, read it again. It is not a difficult read, but it is very conceptual and you want to make sure you understand what he is saying so you can talk abut it.
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