Chapter 1 Quotes
Nicolas Mirzoeff: "The cinematic gaze also performs the action in which I see myself seeing myself, that sense that we sometimes have of being looked at, even if we can't actually see the person doing the looking."
- It's safe to say that he explores how watching movies isn't just about seeing, but also about realizing that we're being seen. This adds layers of depth to how we perceive films, making us reflect on ourselves and our place in the visual experience. His idea of "seeing oneself seeing oneself" shows how cinema can make us think about who we are and how we relate to what we see. This deepens our understanding and appreciation of movies, as they have the power to make us reflect on ourselves and the world.
Nicolas Mirzoeff: "The heroic artist took some of the aura of the king (or queen) and transferred it to him or herself. Brought down to Earth, the self-portrait became the picture of a hero."
- Honestly, his take on how self-portraiture shifted from the aristocracy to artists is fascinating. He shows how artists, by portraying themselves as heroes, reclaim power and identity. This shift highlights how creativity shapes our views of heroism and self-expression. With all that said, he reminds us of the power of art to challenge norms and inspire collective imagination.
Artist Instructions
- Limp your body, imagine yourself lifeless, imagine yourself controlled, drop yourself like puppet, pull yourself up like a puppet, walk like a puppet.
- Struggle to make breakfast, struggle to eat breakfast, struggle to carry objects, struggle to draw, struggle to be happy.
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