Homework 7

  The main question asked in the article is whether or not video art had become obsolete. Video art is treated differently than it used to, yes, but that doesn't necessarily mean it has gone obsolete. The way it is presented has changed. For example, painting used to done so that it could replicated a landscape or portrait or even represent religious scenes. However once the invention of photographs was invented, the role of painting changed and it became more of an expressive medium.
  Oursler shows us that he is capable of introducing more into video art. Many of his works emphasize the eyes and mouth because he believes those are the core senses when it comes to videos. He also uses organic shapes such as circles, ovals, and oblongs. This brings a new light on how videos can be presented and brings to question the role of video art.
  It isn't a matter of whether or not video art is even relevant any more, but how the role has changed. What can video art introduce now that it couldn't before?