Trevor Paglen
John P. Jacob
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Trevor Paglen
Published
2018
Publisher
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Pages
252
ISBN-13
9781911282334
ISBN-10
1911282336
Description
Trevor Paglen is an American artist, geographer, and author. "What I want from art," says Paglen, "is to help see the historical moment we live in." His photographs make visible things we're not meant to see; he regards this invisibility as emblematic of that moment. Looking toward the earth, sea, or sky as earlier artists have, Paglen captures the same horizon seen by Turner in the nineteenth century or by Ansel Adams in the twentieth. Only in Paglen's images, a drone or classified communications satellite is also visible. "For me," Paglen observes, "seeing the drone in the twenty-first century is a bit like Turner seeing the train in the nineteenth century." Turner was less interested in the technology than its effects on perception, by its ability to accelerate human motion. Paglen is interested in our evolving perception in space. Standing in the Western landscape where Adams worked, Paglen photographs the drone as it photographs him. His images suggest that our conceptions of space and visuality are undergoing radical change; the physical limits of vision are no longer a reliable measure of what is visible to (often mechanical) others.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Trevor Paglen?
This edition of Trevor Paglen has approximately 252 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Trevor Paglen?
For most readers, Trevor Paglen typically takes between 5h 15m and 3h 30m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 63,000 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Trevor Paglen?
The estimated word count for Trevor Paglen is approximately 63,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Trevor Paglen?
Trevor Paglen was written by John P. Jacob.
When was Trevor Paglen published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2018. The original work may have been published on a different date.