This recording is of a discussion between Stan Brakhage and Studs Terkel. They talk about accidents and magic in art. They discuss the "giving and taking" involved in creating pictures and Brakhage talks about his 'A moving picture giving and taking book.' He talks about the difference between "factual" and "emotional" truth. He also describes how one can create "fake giving" and "fake art." Brakhage and Terkel expound on the evolution of narrative in film. They discuss how people have been prevented from creating art throughout history, first through labor, then through television. Brakhage lists various muses, such as religion or angels. Brakhage and Speaker 2 discuss the film 'The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari.'
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This recording is of a discussion between Stan Brakhage and Studs Terkel. They talk about accidents and magic in art. They discuss the "giving and taking" involved in creating pictures and Brakhage talks about his 'A moving picture giving and taking book.' He talks about the difference between "factual" and "emotional" truth. He also describes how one can create "fake giving" and "fake art." Brakhage and Terkel expound on the evolution of narrative in film. They discuss how people have been prevented from creating art throughout history, first through labor, then through television. Brakhage lists various muses, such as religion or angels. Brakhage and Speaker 2 discuss the film 'The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari.'
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