Moving Towards the Performed Image (Colour Organs, Synesthesia and Visual Music): Early Modernism (1900-1955)

Steve Gibson*

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    Abstract

    This chapter covers the period of the early 20th century in which various artists and movements moved towards the realisation of the performed image. Covering key developments, such as the creation of various light/colour organs, the use of synesthesia as a tool for linking sound and image and the development of the visual music film, this chapter gives an overview of this key period in the development of Live Visuals art, technology and design. The chapter also concludes with a deeper analytical look at key works of visual music film by Len Lye and Norman McLaren.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationLive Visuals
    Subtitle of host publicationHistory, Theory, Practice
    EditorsSteve Gibson, Stefan Arisona, Donna Leishman, Atau Tanaka
    Place of PublicationLondon
    PublisherTaylor & Francis
    Pages41-61
    Number of pages21
    ISBN (Electronic)9781003282396
    ISBN (Print)9781032252612, 9781032252681
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 29 Jul 2022

    Publication series

    NameRoutledge Advances in Theatre & Performance Studies
    PublisherRoutledge

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