Regarding the Marco Polo Syndrome and All-Owning Spectatorship
The Marco Polo Syndrome
While it is would be difficult to dispute the Phenomena of Euro-centrism, or perhaps more accurately in the realm of the art world Manhattan-centrism, it seems to me this academic observation is trumped by the related effects of globalization and that trends of consumption effect aesthetics at every level. Aesthetic awareness and self-awareness becomes that of the dominant western perspective, which all else is discussed and considered relative to. It seems to me that the aesthetics of the West have become dominant through global consumption without necessarily considering deeper or historic effects of euro-centrism.
Regarding All-Owning Spectatorship
Trinh T. Minh-Ha’s writing on the All-Owning Spectatorship seems to elaborate (expound, lucubrate) on the concept of context and relative meaning along with the altered perceptions that result from relative positions of power.
Mubridge Photo Study
See link regarding Muybridge and his “scientific” photo studies.
http://www.kingston.gov.uk/em1053.pdf
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