Sound Art

Just The Side Effects by Margaret Noble
http://margaretnoble.net/blog/may-cause-death/

This piece is especially interesting when looking at it using a marketing background because it exposes marketers' attepmts to sell products regardless of the side effects.

Response to Readings on Sound

These articles introduce an unordinary way of thinking about sound. Sound as an art form is usually seen as in popular music, but it is much more. It points out that sound influences the perception of one's surroundings because one's eyes remain open throughout, observing the visuals along with the sound. The reading also discusses how essential sound is to people's everyday lives. For instance, people do not feel comfortable in silence. It is interesting to see the connection between sound art and visual forms of art; it is a connection that is not thought about often. In addition to the many similarities, together they seem to enhance each other.

Video Project

This video is showcasing the affects that context has on the perception of things. Recognize! is a piece of art that was showcased in the National Portrait Gallery and was thus perceived as a beautiful piece of art, but it graffiti is normally seen on the streets and is not perceived positively. In the video, the perception of the box changes depending on its location and use.