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Ryan Pierson is an Assistant Professor at the University of Calgary with a focus on film studies. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies from the University of Georgia in 2004, followed by a Master's in Cinema Studies from New York University in 2005, and a Doctor of Philosophy in English from the University of Pittsburgh in 2012. His research primarily explores the history and theory of animation, delving into classical film theory, modernism, and the historical design aspects of animated film. One of his notable projects, 'Pragmatic Visions,' investigates the ideas of American poet Vachel Lindsay, who, in 1915, argued for the aesthetic and political engagement potential of cinema. Through his work, Pierson aims to uncover the cultural context of Lindsay’s theories and their implications for democratic practice in early 20th-century America.
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