The Fundamentals of Digital Art

By Patricia Tomaszek, 27 August, 2012
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9782940373581
Pages
176
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All Rights reserved
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Abstract (in English)

The book examines the way digital technology is forcing a complete rethink of creative priorities for artists in the twenty first century. Written from an artist's perspective, the author has had the cooperation of many important practitioners in digital arts in countries across the world. The book is written in an accessible style and alongside examples of work offers practical know-how that will enable to reader to begin using some of the methods described for themselves.The Fundamentals of Digital Art has six sections and each of these takes a specific aspect of the subject.Historical perspectivesDynamic “live” artThe use of data sources in artThe place of programming languagesNetwork considerationsHybrid practice and the blurring of specialist boundaries.176 Pages with 150 colour illustrations

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