avant-garde films 1950s and 60s
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- Originally a military term, the avant-garde now primarily refers to the front line in the arts. Avant-garde = experimental.
- Often characterized by the absence of linear narrative, the use of various abstracting techniques: out-of-focus, scratching on film, rapid editing, the absence of sound
- Took an oppositional stance toward mainstream culture
Avant-Garde Films
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- An American artist and filmmaker born in 1928
- A leading figure in Pop Art
- Began making paintings of iconic American products and celebrities and founded “The Factory”, his studio, during the 1960’s
Andy Warhol
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“Andy Warhol was naturally drawn to the movie camera… he was not immune to fame, to say the least, knowing wellthat ‘movies’ were the most alluring path to it.”- Michael Rush.
He made over 60 films between 1963 and 68 that became classics of the underground genre.
Andy Warhol
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Edith Minturn “Edie” Sedgwick(1943 – 1971)
Andy Warhol’s Superstar
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Screen Tests of Edie Sedgwick, Andy Warhol, 1964-66, videoMore tests
Empire State Building Time-lapse, Andy Warhol
Warhol’s Films from the 60s