Book Description
An essential guide for everyone interested in culture and creativity in the digital world.
The impact of digital technology
has radically transformed traditional activities such as painting and sculpture, while entirely new forms, such as net art, digital installation, and virtual reality, have emerged as recognized artistic practices.Digital artists
themselves are often pushing the boundaries of artistic expression and exploring some of the most urgent social and political issues facing humankind today.The first major illustrated survey of the field, Art of the Digital Age
presents the work of over one hundred artists from around the world.Following an introduction that traces the history of digital art
, the book goes on to consider its diverse genres, from digital imaging, installation, and animation to software and net art.Each chapter illustrates key works by both established and emerging figures, while personal statements from the artists offer revealing insights into their inspirations and methods.
A comprehensive reference section that includes a year-by-year timeline of breakthroughs in digital art, an extensive bibliography, a list of artists' websites and online projects, and a glossary of digital terms complete this indispensable assessment of art in the new millennium. 232 illustrations, 218 in color.
About the Author
Bruce Wands has been working with digital art for twenty years as an artist, writer, curator, and teacher.
He is chair of the MFA Computer Art Department, School of Visual Arts, New York, and is the author of Digital Creativity.
Some Review
A recommended pick for any art library
ART OF THE DIGITAL AGE represents the first major illustrated survey of digital art and gathers works by over a hundred artists from around the world. Introduced by a history of the genre and discussion of how it differs from conventional art, chapters provide key works by established and emerging digital artists and pairs discussions of virtual reality and digital effect with critical insights on the featured artists. Color photos abound in this fine comprehensive survey, a recommended pick for any art library.
By Midwest Book Review, (Oregon, WI USA)
ART OF THE DIGITAL AGE represents the first major illustrated survey of digital art and gathers works by over a hundred artists from around the world. Introduced by a history of the genre and discussion of how it differs from conventional art, chapters provide key works by established and emerging digital artists and pairs discussions of virtual reality and digital effect with critical insights on the featured artists. Color photos abound in this fine comprehensive survey, a recommended pick for any art library.
By Midwest Book Review, (Oregon, WI USA)
Wands Greatest Work Yet
After reading this book and experiencing the incredibly well produced and expertly printed visual images it is clear that this book is one for the times. It is one that can be opened and opened again and again never losing its constant appeal. Very well worth the price and I highly recommend it to everyone.
By JOHN OBRIEN
After reading this book and experiencing the incredibly well produced and expertly printed visual images it is clear that this book is one for the times. It is one that can be opened and opened again and again never losing its constant appeal. Very well worth the price and I highly recommend it to everyone.
By JOHN OBRIEN
Arts External links
"The arts" from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Digital art" from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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