Referent images as a reaffirmation of the copy-paste model

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Keywords:

referent image, visual project, copy-paste, digital models

Abstract

The most common working practice in the visual field today is through different stages of discussing and creating a project, usually
illustrated by other visual references. As logical as it may seem at first glance, this practice leads to an endless recreation of already existing and wellknown images. Thus, the “creation process” turns into a mere reaffirmation of a copy-paste model. The present article analyzes this practice and the possible causes and results.

 

References:

Dimitrova, M. Vazpriyatie na avtorskoto i art-kinoto v digitalnata epoha. Individualen izsledovatelski proekt kam sector “Ekranni izkustva”. 2018. Archive of Institute of Art Studies -BSA.

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Author Biography

Iosif Astrukov, Institute of Art Studies – BAS

is an Assistant Professor in the Screen Arts sector of the Institute for Art Studies at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. Director, photographer and cameraman. His researches are in the field of dance and video, experimental cinema, multimedia performances, photography. Author of the books “VideoDance“, 2015, “Stage and Screen. New Multimedia Performances”, 2018 and “Photography as…”, 2019.

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Published

2025-08-25

Issue

Vol. 1 (2020): Visual Arts and Music

Section

Articles