Stan Brakhage defines "art" and "culture." He shows films by the Lumière brothers. Brakhage discusses his book 'The Brakhage Lectures' and mentions his film 'The Shores of Phos: A Fable.' He also describes 'The Fall of the House of Usher,' 'The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari,' and 'The Other' as successful "spook movies." Brakhage gives a description of Caligula and relates it to Dr. Caligari. He discusses the work of Ray Birdwhistell. Brakhage discusses beauty, which leads to a discussion about the Hindu goddess Kali. Brakhage gives a biography of Hans Janowitz and Carl Mayer. Note: The volume is quite low throughout this recording.
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Stan Brakhage defines "art" and "culture." He shows films by the Lumière brothers. Brakhage discusses his book 'The Brakhage Lectures' and mentions his film 'The Shores of Phos: A Fable.' He also describes 'The Fall of the House of Usher,' 'The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari,' and 'The Other' as successful "spook movies." Brakhage gives a description of Caligula and relates it to Dr. Caligari. He discusses the work of Ray Birdwhistell. Brakhage discusses beauty, which leads to a discussion about the Hindu goddess Kali. Brakhage gives a biography of Hans Janowitz and Carl Mayer. Note: The volume is quite low throughout this recording.
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