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Abstract

A veteran arts educator’s entrance into the heretofore unknown world of video games, from encountering the community of players to daring a first-hand experience playing Buoyed by her desire to see her actor son’s performance in the game, the author plays to the end and emerges with an understanding of the game as a work of art.

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2021-06-01
2024-04-20
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Keyword(s): aesthetic attention; art; co-construction; narrative; Red Dead Redemption 2; video games

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