Use the following paragraph from chapter 2 and write a perfect paragraph demonstrated Bolter's point and supported by a concrete example from your own experience of visual media. "In one sense the goal of representation has been transparent presentation. The medium is supposed to function as a window through which the viewer can see the objects represented... One the other hand, artists and their audiences do not always want the medium to disappear; they often want to be made conscious of and even surrounded by media. Instead of transparency, they strive for hypermediacy, an intense awareness of and even reveling in the medium (25)."
According to Bolter, writing in print has led to an under-appreciation for the print itself. He suggests that with new technology, authors can make the actual medium (the computer or internet) an important part of the text. This is similar to watching dance on YouTube. At first, the Internet can just be seen as a window into the movement, but with hypertext and linking, it is possible to be taken on a journey through choreography and music. Instead of simply watching dance, the medium allows for a person to be more involved and connected through hypertext and other advanced features. Watching a piece online, eliminates the unconsciousness and engrosses you into the performance. The transparency fades away allowing you to pay attention to what is unfolding in front of your eyes. This is very similar to the use of digital text. Not only are you a spectator like in print text, but instead, you are a participant.
I think the beginning of this and the idea of the example were good. What I didn't think was good was how you explained the example. I understand that there is a difference in how dance can be viewed but I am unsure of how or what. Maybe a little better explaining of the example would help.
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