Research Paper on a major video artist of your choosing: (historical or contemporary) Due 11/23


The video should address the aesthetics, concept, and historical context of the artist’s work.
Paper should be 3-5 pages double spaced (not to exceed five pages) Visual artists discussed in class as well as experimental filmmakers are possible subjects for the paper.

Commercial artists, major film directors, and independent directors are not acceptable subjects for the paper.

A list of possible video artists:
Laurie Anderson*Matthew Barney*Ant Farm*Sadie Benning*Animal Charm*Maya Deren*Jim Finn Bill Jones* Eileen Maxson*Naim June Paik*Paul Pfeiffer *Peter Tscherkassky*Naomi Uman *Bill Viola *William Wegman