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Art as Technique

Victor Shklovsky
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Art as Technique

Nonfiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1917

Book Brief

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Victor Shklovsky

Art as Technique

Nonfiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1917
Book Details
Pages

2

Format

Short Story • Nonfiction

Publication Year

1917

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Art as Technique, Victor Shklovsky explores the concept of "defamiliarization," where familiar objects or experiences are presented in new ways to challenge automatic perception, encouraging individuals to see the world with fresh awareness and deeper understanding. Shklovsky argues that this technique revitalizes art, making it an essential tool for engaging and enriching human experience.

Informative

Contemplative

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

3.9

183 ratings

66%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Art as Technique by Victor Shklovsky is celebrated for introducing the concept of defamiliarization, influencing modern literary theory. Readers find its exploration of art's purpose thought-provoking, though some critique its dense academic style as challenging. The work is valued for reshaping perspectives on narrative and perception, despite occasional inaccessibility.

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Who Should Read Art as Technique?

A reader intrigued by Art as Technique by Victor Shklovsky likely appreciates literary theory and Russian formalism. Similar to fans of Aristotle's Poetics and Roman Jakobson's works, they enjoy exploring how art defamiliarizes everyday experiences, enhancing perception and understanding.

3.9

183 ratings

66%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

2

Format

Short Story • Nonfiction

Publication Year

1917

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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