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The Lure of Antiquity and the Cult of the Machine

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Focusing on the baroque Kunstkammer, this text delves into the interplay of art, science, and scholarship in early modern Europe, highlighting how these collections of curiosities reflect the era's intellectual pursuits. It posits that the Kunstkammer serves as a precursor to contemporary cyberspace, suggesting that the ways in which knowledge and creativity were curated and displayed in the past continue to influence modern digital experiences.

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The Lure of Antiquity and the Cult of the Machine, Horst Bredekamp

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