Bill Viola
Bill Viola • 1983 • Verlag R. Meyer
- Author
- Bill Viola
- First published
- 1983
- Publisher
- Verlag R. Meyer
- Genres
- Art · Biography · History
- ISBN
- 9782551130177
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Published in 1983 by Verlag R. Meyer, this monograph serves as an early documentation of Bill Viola's pioneering work in video art. Emerging during a period when video was just beginning to be recognized as a serious medium for fine art, the book captures the contemplative and experiential nature of Viola's installations. It reflects the artist's focus on themes of perception, memory, and the human condition, grounded in his use of slow-motion and high-definition imagery to manipulate the viewer's experience of time.
The design and curation of this volume reflect the minimalist aesthetic typical of European art publications in the early 1980s. By compiling his video stills and technical descriptions, the book was intended to provide a permanent record for ephemeral performance and installation pieces that were otherwise difficult to preserve. It was well-received by the contemporary art community as a vital resource for understanding the transition of electronic media from television broadcasting into the formal gallery and museum space.
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