Project 10 the society of the spectacle

Project 10 the society of the spectacle.


Weltanschauung - definition comprehensive view of the world and human life.  Freud's observation on the notion of weltanschauung were in fact only concerned with religion,  he also mentioned art, which for him was "almost harmless and beneficent it does not seek to be anything but an illusion,"  another definition is that "it is a comprehensive worldview from a specific point of view."

Debord's  meaning of  the spectacle is possibly "an unusual or interesting science, large public show on an object of derision or ridicule.  Does this mean that pushing the bounds of art to such an extent so as to shock and thus become famous for this and not for the artistic value?

Like many like minded people Debord seems to have started a trend that is still attired to though the bounders which are being pushed further.  I would like to think that we are not controlled  but I think with that amount of advertising (you must have so and so or your live is not complete) we must be dictated  to in
some respect although we may not be aware of it. 

Reflection the meaning of

Marx view of this is
       a) is to regard or treat the process of viewing as if it had concrete or material existence it involves separating  out something from the original context and placing it in a completely different area thus giving a different meaning or out look   (appropriation art?)

According to Dr Jeanne.S.M. Willette and Art History unstated - Reification is used to further the interests of the ruling class.  The desire to acquire certain commodities was based upon an ideology of "success," expressed though objects.  The property purchased reinforced the capitalist system, which is dependant upon constant buying which, in turn supports the power position of those who control the mode of production.  The desire to own property is legitimated through ideology encouraging consumption.  To counter arguments that capitalism exploits the working class, the real consequences of desire is falsified, hidden, or denied in a process called "dissimulation."