Stan Brakhage gives a description of brain anatomy and focuses on particular aspects of the brain. He talks about the meaning of some Chinese characters and interprets them. Brakhage discusses some recent prehistoric discoveries, including one by Alexander Marshack. He also discusses the disappearance of the Cro-Magnons. Brakhage compares avant-garde artists to prehistoric cave painters. He plays Hans Richter's film 'Rhythmus 21.' Brakhage gives a history of Russian futurism, mentioning notable figures such as Velimir Khlebnikov and the Burliuk brothers. Brakhage plays Richter's film 'Ghosts Before Breakfast' and analyzes it. Continued on 'Stan Brakhage on the human brain and avant-garde artists - Part 2.'
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Stan Brakhage gives a description of brain anatomy and focuses on particular aspects of the brain. He talks about the meaning of some Chinese characters and interprets them. Brakhage discusses some recent prehistoric discoveries, including one by Alexander Marshack. He also discusses the disappearance of the Cro-Magnons. Brakhage compares avant-garde artists to prehistoric cave painters. He plays Hans Richter's film 'Rhythmus 21.' Brakhage gives a history of Russian futurism, mentioning notable figures such as Velimir Khlebnikov and the Burliuk brothers. Brakhage plays Richter's film 'Ghosts Before Breakfast' and analyzes it. Continued on 'Stan Brakhage on the human brain and avant-garde artists - Part 2.'
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