The intersensory aesthetics of hypermedia : fertile ground for integrative and creative expression /
This study explores the ways hypermedia technology shapes the aesthetics of the art taking place within its boundaries and how artists are utilizing the technology to meet their goals. An aesthetics of hypermedia is an interactionist one which considers interactivity and integration of multimedia mo...
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| Format: | Thesis Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Summary: | This study explores the ways hypermedia technology shapes the aesthetics of the art taking place within its boundaries and how artists are utilizing the technology to meet their goals. An aesthetics of hypermedia is an interactionist one which considers interactivity and integration of multimedia modes of expression. Because little theoretical work has been conducted in the area of hypermedia art, this study contributes to the development of descriptive theory. This theory is 'rounded in the practice of hypermedia artists who are expert in 9 mixing media but who are exploring the process of mixing media in a new technology. Artists who have created and exhibited juried work were sought for their understandings of and insight into the medium. Hypermedia is examined as a medium whose technical constraints, like those of film, have everything to do with the realization of the art itself. A material culture analysis explores electronic publishing issues in CD-ROM, World Wide Web ( ), and Internet environments. Graphic design and interface issues are explored for their salience to the aesthetics of interactivity and digital art in hypermedia. A group of metaphors are suggested which help the reader in understanding hypermedia attributes; however, these metaphors are not exhaustive or may not be appropriate for advanced aesthetic work. A taxonomy of key descriptive terms is developed from the findings and presented as a contribution to developing theory. |
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| Item Description: | Vita. "Major Subject: Architecture". |
| Physical Description: | ix, 270 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm. Issued also on microfiche from University Microfilms Inc. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |