POST 16- Lecture- Electronic Media and Performance

     This lecture was about electronic media and performances. It starts out with the history of Experimental Filmmaking, which I actually knew a lot about because I took an Experimental Filmmaking course last fall. Experimental is difficult to define, but it refers to anything that defies the conventions of traditional narrative and documentary cinema. Experimental films do not have to tell a story, include characters, or have to have a message. I found that my projects in Experimental played with overlays, audio and time manipulations, color theory, etc. It was honestly quite refreshing to make films that were completely opposite structure of what I was used to. I found a new appreciation for filmmakers by taking that class. The lecture also talks about Nam June Paik, and Andy Warhol, who's artwork is similar to Experimental filmmaking, as they both challenge/push the boundaries to their work. Nam June Paik creates art installations, and is considered to be the founder of video art. On the other hand, Andy Warhol tests the boundaries with his physical art. Additionally, the lecture mentions performance art, which is an interesting and new form of contemporary art.