Information Arts: Intersections of Art, Science, and Technology

by Stephen Wilson

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0262731584
• ISBN13: 9780262731584
• Release Date: February 2003
• Publisher: MIT Press
• Length: 970 Pages
• Weight: 3.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.7" x 7.0" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher