Breaking the time barrier -- Morse's inventions -- The writing of Van Gogh -- Taking off -- John Cage's early warning system -- Art in real time -- Is it happening? -- Short films about flying -- Bibliography -- Index
Summary
Examines the role of art in an age of 'real time' information systems and instantaneous communication. This book explores how the practice of art keeps our relation to time, history and even our own humanity open. It also explores both the making and purpose of art, and how much further it can travel from the human body
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 179-188) and index
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