附註:Includes bibliographical references (pages 887-904) and indexes.
1. Introduction, methodology, definitions, and theoretical overview : Art and science as cultural acts ; Elaboration on the approach of art as research -- 2. Biology: microbiology, animals and plants, ecology, and medicine and the body : Biology: research agendas and theoretical overview ; Artists working with microbiology ; Plants and animals ; Ecological art ; Body and medicine -- 3. Physics, nonlinear systems, nanotechnology, materials science, geology, astronomy, space science, global positioning system, and cosmology : Physical science research agendas and theoretical reflections ; Atomic physics, nanotechnology, and nuclear science ; Materials and natural phenomena: nonlinear dynamic systems, water, weather, solar energy, geology, and mechanical motion ; Space ; Global positioning system (GPS) -- 4. Algorithms, mathematics, fractals, genetic art, and artificial life : Research agendas in mathematics and artificial life ; Algorithmic art, art and mathematics, and fractals ; Artificial life and genetic art -- 5. Kinetics, sound installations, and robots : Robotics and kinetics ; Conceptual kinetics and electronics ; Kinetic instruments, sound sculpture, and industrial music ; Robots -- 6. Telecommunications : Telecommunications research agendas and theoretical reflections ; Telephone, radio, and net.radio ; Teleconferencing, Videoconferencing, satellites, the internet, and telepresence ; Web art -- 7. Digital information systems/computers : Research agendas and theoretical overview ; Computer media ; Virtual reality ; Motion, gesture, touch, gaze, manipulation, and activated objects ; Speech synthesis, voice recognition, and 3-D sound ; Artificial intelligence ; Information and surveillance -- Resources : Exhibitions and festivals; educational programs; art, and research collaborations; organizational resources, think tanks, and web resources ; Summary: the future.
摘要:An introduction to the work and ideas of artists who use--and even influence--science and technology. A new breed of contemporary artist engages science and technology--not just to adopt the vocabulary and gizmos, but to explore and comment on the content, agendas, and possibilities. Indeed, proposes Stephen Wilson, the role of the artist is not only to interpret and to spread scientific knowledge, but to be an active partner in determining the direction of research. Years ago, C.P. Snow wrote about the "two cultures" of science and the humanities; these developments may finally help to change the outlook of those who view science and technology as separate from the general culture. In this rich compendium, Wilson offers the first comprehensive survey of international artists who incorporate concepts and research from mathematics, the physical sciences, biology, kinetics, telecommunications, and experimental digital systems such as artificial intelligence and ubiquitous computing. In addition to visual documentation and statements by the artists, Wilson examines relevant art-theoretical writings and explores emerging scientific and technological research likely to be culturally significant in the future. He also provides lists of resources including organizations, publications, conferences, museums, research centers, and Web sites