Computers & Art gathers together contributions from a broad, international spectrum of experts concerned with the computer as a tool for artists.
The approaches vary, with contributors looking at the historical, philosophical and practical implications of the use of computer technology in art practice. The variety of their approaches is matched by the diversity of backgrounds of the contributors who are artists, critics, educators, philosophers and researchers. Following the success of the first edition, this revised version includes three new chapters.
The editor is Reader in Computers and Drawing at the University of Plymouth (Exeter) where he was a founder member of the Centre for Visual Computing. He has exhibited, published and lectured widely, having a first degree in Fine Art and a post-graduate degree in Computing in Design. He has also been an honorary research fellow in Computer Science at the University of Exeter and was a founder editor of Digital Creativity. His four previous books for Intellect include The Art and Science of Computer Animation.
Chapter titles
Chapter 1: 'On Drawing a Circle'
Stuart Mealing
Chapter 2: 'Why Use Computers to Make Drawings?'
George Whale
Chapter 3: 'Representing Representation: Aritifical Intelligence and Drawing'
Ed Burton
Chapter 4: 'Some Trends in Computer Graphic Art'
John Lansdown
Chapter 5: 'Fatal Attraction: Print Meets Computer'
Jim Noble
Chapter 6: 'A Year and A Day On the Road to Omniana'
Jeremy Diggle
Chapter 7: 'The Art of Interactivity: Interactive Installation from Gallery to Street'
Martin Rieser
Chapter 8: 'Networks and Artworks: The Failure of the User-Friendly Interface'
Paul Brown
Chapter 9: 'Virtual Reality and Art'
Joanna Buick
Chapter 10: 'Visual Technology and the Poetics of Knowledge'
Richard Wright
Chapter 11: 'Post-modern Art, or: Virtual Reality as Trojan Donkey, or: Horsetail Tartan Literature Groin Art'
Brian Reffin-Smith
Chapter 12: 'Artificial Consciousness - Artifical Art'
Mike King
Reviews
'A stimulating and authoritative review of contemporary usage... of great interest to all artists concerned with the philosophical and practical implications of having a computer in the studio.' – Printmaking Today
'The authors cover the field with enthusiasm and a wealth of informed speculation ... The strength of the book lies in its ability ... to engage the reader with a series of ongoing debates. ' – Computer Education
'The importance of this book lies in its open ended discussion for realizing the potential of new technology. ' – Fine Art Forum
'Computers and Art' offers a personal thought provoking perspective for practitioners than its glossier counterparts. ' – John Knight, Leonardo Digital Reviews
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