Iman Moradi – Glitch Aesthetics

Glitch Aesthetics
Iman Moradi
1.2. Methods
1.2.1. Research
Primary
Discussing glitch related ideas in relation to the practice and interests of friends
and artists seemed to be the natural way of finding out more about what
conventional tastes are when it comes to glitches. This was mostly conducted by
emailing, phoning, presenting, and talking face to face with those people. I
logged the outcomes and insight gained in the form of weblog entries 5 , forum
posts and calendar items. They can be found in the appendix to this dissertation
as well as an insight into my own interest in this area and how this study started.
In terms of consolidating my primary research findings within existing academic
frameworks and disciplines, I found it imperative that I try to correlate and
incorporate my arguments with the prevalent philosophical arguments and
discussions on aesthetics of learned scholars such as Adorno and Danto in their
books “Aesthetic Theory” and “The abuse of Beauty” respectively. The views of
some of the glitch music scene’s most vocal ambassadors namely, Kim Cascone,
Autechre - and Beflix from the visual field have also played a part in the later
stages of reflection and analysis.
I should also mention lesser-known but nonetheless visionary lecturers such as
Andrew Darley and W Charlton who opened up new doors of perception in their
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http://www.oculasm.org/mmdblog
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