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Windows and Mirrors: Interaction Design, Digital Art, and the Myth of Transparency (Leonardo),New
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The experience of digital art and how it is relevant to information technology.In Windows and Mirrors: Interaction Design, Digital Art, and the Myth of Transparency, Jay David Bolter and Diane Gromala argue that, contrary to Donald Norman's famous dictum, we do not always want our computers to be invisible 'information appliances.' They say that a computer does not feel like a toaster or a vacuum cleaner; it feels like a medium that is now taking its place beside other media like printing, film, radio, and television. The computer as medium creates new forms and genres for artists and designers; Bolter and Gromala want to show what digital art has to offer to Web designers, education technologists, graphic artists, interface designers, HCI experts, and, for that matter, anyone interested in the cultural implications of the digital revolution.In the early 1990s, the World Wide Web began to shift from purely verbal representation to an experience for the user in which form and content were thoroughly integrated. Designers brought their skills and sensibilities to the Web, as well as a belief that a message was communicated through interplay of words and images. Bolter and Gromala argue that invisibility or transparency is only half the story; the goal of digital design is to establish a rhythm between transparencymade possible by mastery of techniquesand reflectionas the medium itself helps us understand our experience of it.The book examines recent works of digital art from the Art Gallery at SIGGRAPH 2000. These works, and their inclusion in an important computer conference, show that digital art is relevant to technologists. In fact, digital art can be considered the purest form of experimental design; the examples in this book show that design need not deliver information and then erase itself from our consciousness but can engage us in an interactive experience of form and content.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Windows and Mirrors'? A: The main theme of 'Windows and Mirrors' is the relationship between digital art and interaction design, exploring how digital media serves as both a medium and a tool for artistic expression.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The authors of 'Windows and Mirrors' are Jay David Bolter and Diane Gromala.
- Q: What are the key topics covered in the book? A: The book covers topics such as the relevance of digital art to information technology, the integration of form and content on the Web, and the balance between transparency and reflection in digital design.
- Q: When was 'Windows and Mirrors' published? A: The book was published on September 23, 2005.
- Q: What is the format of 'Windows and Mirrors'? A: The book is available in paperback format with a total of 194 pages.
- Q: Is 'Windows and Mirrors' suitable for beginners in digital art? A: Yes, the book is suitable for beginners as it offers insights into digital art and design principles that can benefit both novices and experienced professionals.
- Q: What makes this book relevant to technologists? A: The book highlights the connection between digital art and technological innovation, showcasing how digital art can inform and enhance the work of technologists in various fields.
- Q: Does the book include examples of digital art? A: Yes, 'Windows and Mirrors' examines recent works of digital art, including those displayed at the SIGGRAPH 2000 conference.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Who might benefit from reading 'Windows and Mirrors'? A: Individuals interested in web design, education technology, graphic arts, interface design, and the cultural implications of digital media will benefit from reading this book.