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Bill Viola : reasons for knocking at an empty house : writings 1973-1994

This volume compiles essays, notebook entries, and project descriptions documenting a career in video and sound installation. It explores the integration of multimedia technology with philosophical and mystical traditions to analyse sense perception and the human condition.
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