Georges Didi-Huberman on Jean-Luc Godard's Use of Images and History
In the July-August 2015 issue of artpress, Georges Didi-Huberman reviews Jean-Luc Godard's work in the context of his book "Passés cités par JLG," the fifth volume of the series "L'Œil de l'histoire" published by Minuit. The article explores Godard's cinematic and essayistic approach to history, focusing on how he cites and recontextualizes images to challenge conventional narratives. Didi-Huberman analyzes Godard's polysemic use of language and visual citations, emphasizing the director's ability to make the past resonate in the present. The review highlights Godard's unique method of intertwining personal and collective memory, creating a critical historiography through montage and juxtaposition. The piece underscores the ongoing relevance of Godard's work in debates about the power of images to represent and interpret historical events.
Key facts
- Georges Didi-Huberman wrote a review in artpress n°424 (July-August 2015, pp. 78-79).
- The review discusses Godard's book 'Passés cités par JLG', the fifth volume of 'L'Œil de l'histoire' series.
- The book is published by Minuit.
- Didi-Huberman analyzes Godard's use of polysemy and visual citations.
- Godard's work challenges conventional historical narratives through montage.
- The article appears in artpress, a French art magazine.
- The review focuses on Godard's ability to make the past resonate in the present.
- Godard's method intertwines personal and collective memory.
Entities
Artists
- Jean-Luc Godard
- Georges Didi-Huberman
Institutions
- artpress
- Minuit
Sources
- artpress —