Flusser, Vilém

Gestures

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ISBN 13:
9780816691289
author:
Flusser, Vilém
format:
Paperback
publisher:
University of Minnesota Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2014
Pages:
224
Dimensions:
8.4 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
Genre:
Popular Philosophy Art & Culture
Condition:
New
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£17.09

Description

Vilém Flusser's essays on gesture offer a unique perspective on how we express ourselves through movement. Flusser examines everyday actions such as speaking, painting, and listening to music, revealing the significance of particular movements in shaping our experiences. Through his analysis, Flusser reveals that gestures are not solely linked to specialized apparatus, but rather their form has a crucial impact on the person who makes them. He explores a wide range of topics, from ordinary movements like taking a photograph or shaving, to broader concepts such as human "making" and its relationship with tool-making. Flusser's work defines gesture as a movement that cannot be fully explained by cause and effect, instead seeing it as an expression of a particular form of consciousness. This collection of essays provides a fascinating insight into the ways we interact with the world through our movements.

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