Vera Dika Poradie kníh

Exploring the reuse of images and genres in film history, the book delves into how various artworks and films resist historical influences. Dika offers a comprehensive analysis across multiple media, including performance, photography, and Punk film, while also examining mainstream American and European cinema. The study highlights the interplay between avant-garde art and contemporary film practices, situating them within their historical contexts.

Vera Dika delves into the reuse of images, plots, and genres in film history through diverse critical lenses. She analyzes various media, including performance and photography, alongside Punk film and mainstream cinema from America and Europe. By examining avant-garde art in relation to contemporary film practices and their historical contexts, Dika highlights how certain works resist historical influences, offering a comprehensive study of the interplay between past and present in visual storytelling.

Beginning in the late 1970s, a number of visual artists in downtown New York City returned to an exploration of the cinematic across mediums. Vera Dika considers their work within a greater cultural context and probes for a deeper understanding of the practice.