| Information Arts: Intersections of Art, Science, and Technology Revised Edition Contributor(s): Wilson, Stephen (Author) |
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ISBN: 0262731584 ISBN-13: 9780262731584 Publisher: MIT Press OUR PRICE: $45.00 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2003 Annotation: A new breed of contemporary artist engages science and technology--not just to adopt the vocabulary and gizmos, but to explore and comment on the content, agendas, and possibilities. Indeed, proposes Stephen Wilson, the role of the artist is not only to interpret and to spread scientific knowledge, but to be an active partner in determining the direction of research. Years ago, C. P. Snow wrote about the "two cultures" of science and the humanities; these developments may finally help to change the outlook of those who view science and technology as separate from the general culture. In this rich compendium, Wilson offers the first comprehensive survey of international artists who incorporate concepts and research from mathematics, the physical sciences, biology, kinetics, telecommunications, and experimental digital systems such as artificial intelligence and ubiquitous computing. In addition to visual documentation and statements by the artists, Wilson examines relevant art-theoretical writings and explores emerging scientific and technological research likely to be culturally significant in the future. He also provides lists of resources including organizations, publications, conferences, museums, research centers, and Web sites. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Art | Criticism & Theory - Art | Subjects & Themes - General - Art | History - General |
| Dewey: 701.05 |
| LCCN: 00038027 |
| Series: Leonardo |
| Physical Information: 1.72" H x 7.04" W x 9.18" (3.27 lbs) 970 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: An introduction to the work and ideas of artists who use--and even influence--science and technology. A new breed of contemporary artist engages science and technology--not just to adopt the vocabulary and gizmos, but to explore and comment on the content, agendas, and possibilities. Indeed, proposes Stephen Wilson, the role of the artist is not only to interpret and to spread scientific knowledge, but to be an active partner in determining the direction of research. Years ago, C. P. Snow wrote about the two cultures of science and the humanities; these developments may finally help to change the outlook of those who view science and technology as separate from the general culture. In this rich compendium, Wilson offers the first comprehensive survey of international artists who incorporate concepts and research from mathematics, the physical sciences, biology, kinetics, telecommunications, and experimental digital systems such as artificial intelligence and ubiquitous computing. In addition to visual documentation and statements by the artists, Wilson examines relevant art-theoretical writings and explores emerging scientific and technological research likely to be culturally significant in the future. He also provides lists of resources including organizations, publications, conferences, museums, research centers, and Web sites. |
Contributor Bio(s): Wilson, Stephen: - Stephen Wilson was Professor of Conceptual and Information Arts at San Francisco State University.Cubitt, Sean: - Sean Cubitt is Professor of Film and Television at Goldsmiths, University of London. He is the author of The Cinema Effect and the coeditor of Relive: Media Art Histories, both published by the MIT Press. |