Computers and Art

Although it might seem odd to criticize a painting because one could see it had been made with brush and paint, computer art is regularly criticized for appearing too geometric, clean, or even "computery." In this volume, international artists, scientists, and philosophers comment on the use of computers as a tool for artists, and cover topics related to the validity, acceptance, and aesthetic nature of computer art. Mealing (computers and drawing, U. of Plymouth, Exeter) edits 12 chapters including fatal attraction, print meets computer; trends in computer graphic art; networks and artworks, the failure of the user-friendly interface; and visual technology and the poetics of knowledge. The revised second edition contains three new chapters. Distributed in the U.S. by ISBS. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

The editor is a Reader in Computers and Drawing at the University of Plymouth (Exeter) where he was a founder member of the Centre for Visual Computing. He has exhibited, published and lectured widely, having a first degree in Fine Art and a post-graduate degree in Computing in Design. He has also been an honorary research fellow in Computer Science at the University of Exeter and was a founder editor of Digital Creativity. His four previous books for Intellect include The Art and Science of Computer Animation.