Explore the intricate world of art and knowledge creation through William Kentridge's Charles Eliot Norton Lecture, "Drawing Lesson: Anti-Entropy." Delve into a thought-provoking discourse that spans from Plato's cave to the Enlightenment's impact on colonial oppression and the portrayal of animals in art. Gain insights into the mechanisms and deceptions that shape our understanding of the world as Kentridge foregrounds the very processes of perception. Journey through topics such as the story of Perseus, internal splits, time, geography, and entropy, while questioning whether a drawing can truly escape. Discover how art generates knowledge and enhances our awareness of the world around us in this captivating 71-minute lecture.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
The Project
William Kentridge
The Story of Perseus
The Internal Split
Time
Geography
Entropy
Can a Drawing Escape
We are in Time
Taught by
Mahindra Humanities Center
