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Focusing on the interpretation of American avant-garde films, this book explores how viewers can engage with and understand these often challenging works. It critiques traditional scholarship, proposing alternative perspectives on avant-garde cinema while challenging established narratives and clichés in the field. By addressing the viewer's role and the assumptions underlying conventional approaches, it aims to deepen the appreciation and comprehension of this unique film genre.
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Dreams of Chaos, James Peterson
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- Released
- 2000
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- Title
- Dreams of Chaos
- Language
- English
- Authors
- James Peterson
- Publisher
- Wayne State University Press
- Released
- 2000
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 226
- ISBN13
- 9780814324578
- Category
- Film
- Description
- Focusing on the interpretation of American avant-garde films, this book explores how viewers can engage with and understand these often challenging works. It critiques traditional scholarship, proposing alternative perspectives on avant-garde cinema while challenging established narratives and clichés in the field. By addressing the viewer's role and the assumptions underlying conventional approaches, it aims to deepen the appreciation and comprehension of this unique film genre.