Digital Art History

A Subject in Transition. Computers and the History of Art Series, Volume 1

Nonfiction, Art & Architecture, General Art, Art History
Cover of the book Digital Art History by Anna Bentkowska-Kafel, Trish Cashen, Hazel Gardiner, Intellect Books Ltd
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Anna Bentkowska-Kafel, Trish Cashen, Hazel Gardiner ISBN: 9781841509105
Publisher: Intellect Books Ltd Publication: January 1, 2005
Imprint: Intellect Language: English
Author: Anna Bentkowska-Kafel, Trish Cashen, Hazel Gardiner
ISBN: 9781841509105
Publisher: Intellect Books Ltd
Publication: January 1, 2005
Imprint: Intellect
Language: English

This book looks at the transformation that Art and Art history is undergoing through engagement with the digital revolution. Since its initiation in 1985, CHArt (Computers and the History of Art) has set out to promote interaction between the rapidly developing new Information Technology and the study and practice of Art. It has become increasingly clear in recent years that this interaction has led, not just to the provision of new tools for the carrying out of existing practices, but to the evolution of unprecedented activities and modes of thought. This collection of papers represents the variety, innovation and richness of significant presentations made at the CHArt Conferences of 2001 and 2002. Some show new methods of teaching being employed, making clear in particular the huge advantages that IT can provide for engaging students in learning and interactive discussion. It also shows how much is to be gained from the flexibility of the digital image – or could be gained if the road block of copyright is finally overcome. Others look at the impact on collections and archives, showing exciting ways of using computers to make available information about collections and archives and to provide new accessibility to archives. The way such material can now be accessed via the internet has revolutionized the search methods of scholars, but it has also made information available to all. However the internet is not only about access. Some papers here show how it also offers the opportunity of exploring the structure of images and dealing with the fascinating possibilities offered by digitisation for visual analysis, searching and reconstruction. Another challenging aspect covered here are the possibilities offered by digital media for new art forms. One point that emerges is that digital art is not some discreet practice, separated from other art forms. It is rather an approach that can involve all manner of association with both other art practices and with other forms of presentation and enquiry, demonstrating that we are witnessing a revolution that affects all our activities and not one that simply leads to the establishment of a new discipline to set alongside others.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This book looks at the transformation that Art and Art history is undergoing through engagement with the digital revolution. Since its initiation in 1985, CHArt (Computers and the History of Art) has set out to promote interaction between the rapidly developing new Information Technology and the study and practice of Art. It has become increasingly clear in recent years that this interaction has led, not just to the provision of new tools for the carrying out of existing practices, but to the evolution of unprecedented activities and modes of thought. This collection of papers represents the variety, innovation and richness of significant presentations made at the CHArt Conferences of 2001 and 2002. Some show new methods of teaching being employed, making clear in particular the huge advantages that IT can provide for engaging students in learning and interactive discussion. It also shows how much is to be gained from the flexibility of the digital image – or could be gained if the road block of copyright is finally overcome. Others look at the impact on collections and archives, showing exciting ways of using computers to make available information about collections and archives and to provide new accessibility to archives. The way such material can now be accessed via the internet has revolutionized the search methods of scholars, but it has also made information available to all. However the internet is not only about access. Some papers here show how it also offers the opportunity of exploring the structure of images and dealing with the fascinating possibilities offered by digitisation for visual analysis, searching and reconstruction. Another challenging aspect covered here are the possibilities offered by digital media for new art forms. One point that emerges is that digital art is not some discreet practice, separated from other art forms. It is rather an approach that can involve all manner of association with both other art practices and with other forms of presentation and enquiry, demonstrating that we are witnessing a revolution that affects all our activities and not one that simply leads to the establishment of a new discipline to set alongside others.

More books from Intellect Books Ltd

Cover of the book Theatre & Performance in Small Nations by Anna Bentkowska-Kafel, Trish Cashen, Hazel Gardiner
Cover of the book World Film Locations: Paris by Anna Bentkowska-Kafel, Trish Cashen, Hazel Gardiner
Cover of the book Design Integrations: Research and Collaboration by Anna Bentkowska-Kafel, Trish Cashen, Hazel Gardiner
Cover of the book JARMAN (all this maddening beauty) and other plays by Anna Bentkowska-Kafel, Trish Cashen, Hazel Gardiner
Cover of the book Beyond the Dance Floor by Anna Bentkowska-Kafel, Trish Cashen, Hazel Gardiner
Cover of the book Kiosk Literature of Silver Age Spain by Anna Bentkowska-Kafel, Trish Cashen, Hazel Gardiner
Cover of the book Photography and Landscape by Anna Bentkowska-Kafel, Trish Cashen, Hazel Gardiner
Cover of the book Alisa, Alice by Anna Bentkowska-Kafel, Trish Cashen, Hazel Gardiner
Cover of the book Genre Matters by Anna Bentkowska-Kafel, Trish Cashen, Hazel Gardiner
Cover of the book Modes of Spectating by Anna Bentkowska-Kafel, Trish Cashen, Hazel Gardiner
Cover of the book Trend in Communication Policy Research by Anna Bentkowska-Kafel, Trish Cashen, Hazel Gardiner
Cover of the book Using Media for Social Innovation by Anna Bentkowska-Kafel, Trish Cashen, Hazel Gardiner
Cover of the book The City is Me by Anna Bentkowska-Kafel, Trish Cashen, Hazel Gardiner
Cover of the book Shooting Women by Anna Bentkowska-Kafel, Trish Cashen, Hazel Gardiner
Cover of the book Dance, Somatics and Spiritualities by Anna Bentkowska-Kafel, Trish Cashen, Hazel Gardiner
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy