Vision by radio radio photographs radio photograms

C. Francis Jenkins

Casa editrice: Good Press

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In "Vision by Radio, Radio Photographs, Radio Photograms," C. Francis Jenkins explores the pioneering intersections of radio technology and visual representation. Jenkins, a key figure in the early developments of both radio broadcasting and early motion picture technologies, employs a blend of scientific inquiry and imaginative speculation. The book is structured around Jenkins' innovative theories on how sound waves could be transformed into visual images, reflecting the avant-garde spirit of the early 20th century. He engages with contemporaneous debates surrounding the nature of perception, media, and the burgeoning field of electrical engineering, articulating a vision that precedes the modern conception of multimedia art. C. Francis Jenkins, often overlooked in the annals of media history, was a prolific inventor and one of the foremost thinkers in radio technology during its inception. His passion for the convergence of sound and sight stemmed from his experience in the field of engineering and a keen interest in the potential of emerging technologies to enhance human communication. His bold experiments laid foundational concepts that would inform the future of visual media. Readers intrigued by the synthesis of technology and art will find Jenkins' work not only prescient but profoundly liberating. This book serves as a vital historical document that challenges conventional distinctions between auditory and visual experience, urging contemporary readers to reconsider the boundaries of sensory perception. A must-read for scholars and enthusiasts of media theory, Jenkins' insights remain remarkably relevant today.

Disponibile da: 02/03/2025.

Lunghezza di stampa: 210 pagine.

Arte, musica e cinema

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