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History of Ideas 8: Susan Sontag
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Cinema is clean, rapid, and direct compared to other art forms
Cinema, according to Sontag, has a clean quality where interpretation is rapid and direct due to the continual succession of images. Unlike reading a book or viewing a painting, cinema doesn't allow time for interpretation as the next image quickly follows. This rapid succession in cinema keeps the viewer engaged and along for the ride, with any lingering shots standing out in contrast to the relentless flow of images.
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