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The Backside of God, 2020

 Item
Identifier: vma_2020spring_seidel_hogan.pdf

Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

The series contains Master's theses from 1943 to present. The theses consist of either a production book and a media component or solely a production book. The production books were originally submitted as physical bound copies, but were later submitted digitally. The physical production books are stored offsite and the digital production books are stored in the College's preservation repository.

The media components consist of U-matic tapes, VHS tapes, CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays and changed to digital submissions in 2020. There are also a handful of audiocassette tapes and one USB. The media components are stored onsite at the Archives.

Dates

  • 2020

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

System requirements: Windows Media Player, QuickTime, or RealPlayer.

Conditions Governing Use

The thesis is restricted due to FERPA, permission from the author is required before you can view the thesis.

Extent

69 pages (69 pages)

1 digital file (1 digital video (25 minutes) : sound, color)

Language of Materials

From the record group: English

From the record group: Chinese

From the record group: Spanish; Castilian

Overview

"'The Backside of God' is an experimental documentary utilizing archival footage, digital glitch, chemical abstraction, and direct animation to explore the intricacies of the artist's relationship with their late uncle, Doug Seidel." -- Abstratct

Physical Location

RG 010.01C Visual & Media Arts

Physical Description

69 pages + 1 digital video (25 minutes) : sound, color

General

Media Component ID: TH-DIG032

Repository Details

Part of the Emerson College Archives and Special Collections Repository

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