Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Digital Currents: Chapter 5 Discussion Question

1. Because artist that create interactivity within their work have to explore many different sides of their work as they are developing it, i.e not only creating the work as an artist but as exploring their work as a viewer, do you believe they form a deeper connection with their work than visual artists like painters, poets, composers and so on?

"Interactivity deeply entwines the function of viewer and artist. In the process, the artist's role changes.    This convergence transforms what had been two very different identities of the artists and viewer." (167)

2. Do you believe that the an artist that creates an interactive piece has a deeper level of connection with the viewer, than that of traditional artist?

"In interactively participating, the viewer derives power somewhat parallel with that of the artist: to choose one's own path and discover one's own insights through the interactive work." (167) 

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