Description:
Digital Arts presents an introduction to new media art through key debates and theories. The volume begins with the historical contexts of the digital arts, discusses contemporary forms, and concludes with current and future trends in distribution and archival processes. Considering the imperative of artists to adopt new technologies, the chapters of the book progressively present a study of the impact of the digital on art, as well as the exhibition, distribution and archiving of artworks.
Reflecting contemporary research in the field, case studies illustrate concepts and developments outlined in Digital Arts. Additionally, reflections and questions provide opportunities for readers to explore terms, theories and examples relevant to the field. Consistent with the other volumes in the New Media series, a bullet-point summary and a further reading section enhance the introductory focus of each chapter.Brief description: Cat Hope is currently the head of composition and music technology at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, Edith Cowan University, Western Australia . She has founded two publications Earwax (2000-2004) and Soundscripts (2005-present), and has convened three academic conferences around new music and art. She is an active composer and performer who also works in video art and installation with a keen interest in the relationship of sound and vision. Cat is currently involved in a new music digital archive research project.