New philosophy for a new media
By: Mark B. N. Hansen.
Publisher: MIT Press
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Cambridge, Mass
Language: eng
Number of pages: 333
Subjects: Aesthetics; Body, Human (Philosophy); Digital media -- Philosophy; Image (Philosophy); Digital art -- Philosophy
Description: In 'New Philosophy for New Media' Mark Hansen defines the image in digital art in terms that go beyond the merely visual. Arguing that the digital image encompasses the entire process by which information is made perceivable. He places the body in a privileged position - as the agent that filters information in order to create images.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.