The Rhythm Image : Music Videos and New Audiovisual Forms

Name: The Rhythm Image : Music Videos and New Audiovisual Forms
Brand: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Explore the cutting edge of audiovisual expression with "The Rhythm Image: Music Videos and New Audiovisual Forms." This insightful book delves into the critical role music videos play in our digital media landscape, examining how they project artist personas, influence popular culture, and fuse diverse references from dance to internet memes. Professor Steven Shaviro analyzes recent music videos from artists like The Weeknd, FKA twigs, and Dawn Richard, revealing how they twist traditional themes of sex, romance, money, fame, race, and gender to reflect our complex entanglement with social media, data, and constant demands on our attention. Key Features: * In-depth analysis of contemporary music videos and their cultural impact. * Explores the fusion of various artistic and media references. * Examines how music videos reflect societal themes in the digital age. This paperback edition provides a comprehensive look at the evolving world of music video artistry and its significance in popular culture.