Immersed in Technology: Art and Virtual Environments

Banff Centre for the Arts

ISBN 10: 0262133148 / ISBN 13: 9780262133142

Published by MIT Press, 1996

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Leichte Kratzer / Abnutzungen / Druckstellen; Gebrochener Buchrücken / Seiten oder Softcover umgeknickt; Vergilbt / ausgeblichen. The Banff Centre for the Arts has become synonymous for what's hot in the electronic arts, a place where professional artists come to produce new work and develop new skills. This book brings together critical essays along with artists' projects to explore the many issues raised by the creation of virtual environments and to provide a glimpse into worlds that have been much discussed but rarely seen.The book opens with eleven essays that approach the social and cultural implications of cyberspace from the perspective of cultural studies, communications, art history, art criticism, English, and women's studies. These are followed by nine virtual environments (along with statements of what the artists are trying to accomplish in both theoretical and technical terms), created as part of the Art and Virtual Environments Project at the Banff Centre.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Immersed in Technology: Art and Virtual Environments
• Publisher: MIT Press
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0262133148
• ISBN 13: 9780262133142
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fine
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

The Banff Centre for the Arts has become synonymous for what's hot in the electronic arts, a place where professional artists come to produce new work and develop new skills. This book brings together critical essays along with artists' projects to explore the many issues raised by the creation of virtual environments and to provide a glimpse into worlds that have been much discussed but rarely seen.The book opens with eleven essays that approach the social and cultural implications of cyberspace from the perspective of cultural studies, communications, art history, art criticism, English, and women's studies. These are followed by nine virtual environments (along with statements of what the artists are trying to accomplish in both theoretical and technical terms), created as part of the Art and Virtual Environments Project at the Banff Centre.

About the Author

Mary Anne Moser is a writer, editor, and designer who specializes in publications on contemporary art. She is currently managing editor of the Banff Centre Press. Douglas MacLeod is an architect and project director of the Art and Virtual Environments Project.