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The Beauty Of Games (Playful Thinking),New
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How games create beauty and meaning, and how we can use them to explore the aesthetics of thought.Are games art? This question is a dominant mode of thinking about games and play in the twentyfirst century, but it is fundamentally the wrong question. Instead, Frank Lantz proposes in his provocative new book, The Beauty of Games, that we think about games and how they create meaning through the lens of the aesthetic. We should think of games, he writes, the same way we think about literature, theater, or musicas a form that ranges from deep and profound to easy and disposable, and everything in between. Games are the aesthetic form of interactive systems, a set of possibilities connected by rules of cause and effect.In this book, Lantz analyzes games from chess to poker to tennis to understand how games create beauty and evoke a deeper meaning. He suggests that we think of games not only as hypermodern objects but also as forms within the ancient context of artistic production, encompassing all of the nebulous and ephemeral qualities of the aesthetic experience.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Beauty of Games'? A: 'The Beauty of Games' explores how games create beauty and meaning, suggesting that we should analyze them through the lens of aesthetics rather than simply as art.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is authored by Frank Lantz, who provides insights into the relationship between games and artistic expression.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'The Beauty of Games' contains a total of 184 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition of 'The Beauty of Games' is bound in hardcover.
- Q: When was 'The Beauty of Games' published? A: 'The Beauty of Games' was published on October 3, 2023.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under Design History & Criticism.
- Q: Is the book in new condition? A: Yes, 'The Beauty of Games' is available in new condition.
- Q: What kind of analysis does Frank Lantz provide in the book? A: Frank Lantz analyzes various games, from chess to tennis, to illustrate how they create beauty and evoke deeper meanings.
- Q: Can this book be considered a good resource for understanding game design? A: Yes, the book offers valuable insights into game design and aesthetics, making it a useful resource for those interested in these topics.
- Q: Does the book compare games to other art forms? A: Yes, Lantz compares games to literature, theater, and music, emphasizing their role as an aesthetic form of interactive systems.