Digital Art (World of Art)

By Christiane Paul

Book Overview

Digital technology has revolutionized the way we produce and experience art today. Not only have traditional forms of art such as printing, painting, photography, and sculpture been transformed by digital techniques and media, but entirely new forms such as net art, software art, digital installation, and virtual reality have emerged as recognized artistic practices, collected by major museums, institutions, and private collectors the world over.

This book surveys the developments in digital art from its appearance in the 1980s up to the present day, and looks ahead to what the future may hold. It explores themes addressed and raised by the art, such as viewer interaction, artificial life and intelligence, political and social activism, networks and telepresence, as well as issues such as the collection, presentation, and preservation of digital art.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0500203989
• ISBN13: 9780500203989
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Accessible writing supported by generous examples

This book provides a comprehensive overview of digital art, from the manipulation of 2-D imagery to interactive new media installation. As well, it contextualizes contemporary digital practice within the history of technological and conceptual art. It provides the newcomer with clear examples of the range of cultural practices in the digital age, and clarifies the sometimes blurred differences between 'technology as tool,' and 'technology as medium.'

one of the best new digital art guides ever.

you MUST have this book if you're interested in Digital Art. This is an indispensable guide for New Media creators. It covers Art projects that are less than two years old.

Consice overview of who is who

I used this book as a textbook in the classroom. I highly recommend this to anyone who wants a quick overview and to use this as a lanching point to understanding what new media is and exploring its rich and growing history. It's also very affordable.