Digital Art and Philosophy
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The document explores the definitions and philosophies surrounding digital art, noting its reliance on technology for the creation and presentation of artistic works. It contrasts digital art with traditional art definitions and raises philosophical questions related to identity, interactivity, and the significance of art. Key quotes from various sources provide insight into how digital art is perceived and its implications for artistic expression.
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Digital Art and Philosophy
- 1. Image: Emese Szorenyi Digital Art and Philosophy Melanie Swan She’s Geeky, Mountain View CA, Jan 2013 http://www.MelanieSwan.com/PCA http://www.slideshare.net/lablogga
- 2. "Every culture will use the maximum level of technology available to it to make art" - Scott Draves, Generative Artist http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0OK1GiI83s 2
- 3. What is Digital Art? 3
- 4. What is Digital Art? ‘Official’ Definitions • “Digital art is anything involving computers and art such as using a computer to create art or digitized art displays” – EB Boyd • “Digital art is using new technologies for the digital, computer-based composition, display, and reproduction of images and sounds” – Katherine Thomson-Jones • “Digital art is a general term for a range of artistic works and practices that use digital technology as an essential part of the creative and/or presentation process” – Christiane Paul 4
- 5. What is [regular] Art? 5
- 6. Classic definition(s) of art • “Art is the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture” – Wikipedia • Art “…is a means of union among men, joining them together in the same feelings, and indispensable for the life and progress toward well-being of individuals and of humanity.” – Leo Tolstoy • “Art is a discovery and development of elementary principles of nature into beautiful forms suitable for human use.” – Frank Lloyd Wright • “Art is not a thing — it is a way.” - Elbert Hubbard 6
- 7. What is Digital Art? 7
- 8. What is Digital Art? 8
- 9. What is Digital Art? 9
- 10. What is Digital Art? Social network visualization of voting patterns of U. S. Senators during 2007 10
- 11. What is Digital Art? 11
- 12. What is Digital Art? 12
- 13. What is Digital Art? 13
- 14. What Philosophical Issues arise with Digital Art? • What is art? • Why does art matter? • How does art engage us? • How does digital art change our notions of – Identity – Performance – Interactivity – Creativity 14
- 15. Philosophy of Digital Art • “The virtual image lacks any material autonomy of its own and is dependent on the activity of the [viewer’s] body-brain [for its existence” – Mark Hansen 15
- 16. Philosophy of Art 16
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- 18. Image: Emese Szorenyi Digital Art and Philosophy Thank you!!! Melanie Swan She’s Geeky, Mountain View CA, Jan 2013 http://www.MelanieSwan.com/PCA http://www.slideshare.net/lablogga