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Book AI  Art Insight

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  • Author :
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1979
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 104 pages

Download or read book AI Art Insight written by and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book AI Art

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  • Author : Joanna Zylinska
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2020-07-15
  • ISBN : 9781785420856
  • Pages : 178 pages

Download or read book AI Art written by Joanna Zylinska and published by . This book was released on 2020-07-15 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In AI Art, Joanna Zylinska cuts through the smoke and mirrors surrounding the current narratives of computation, robotics and Artificial Intelligence. Offering a critique of the political underpinnings of AI and its dominant aesthetics, this book raises broader questions about the conditions of art making, creativity and labour today.

Book The Artist in the Machine

Download or read book The Artist in the Machine written by Arthur I. Miller and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 429 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An authority on creativity introduces us to AI-powered computers that are creating art, literature, and music that may well surpass the creations of humans. Today's computers are composing music that sounds “more Bach than Bach,” turning photographs into paintings in the style of Van Gogh's Starry Night, and even writing screenplays. But are computers truly creative—or are they merely tools to be used by musicians, artists, and writers? In this book, Arthur I. Miller takes us on a tour of creativity in the age of machines. Miller, an authority on creativity, identifies the key factors essential to the creative process, from “the need for introspection” to “the ability to discover the key problem.” He talks to people on the cutting edge of artificial intelligence, encountering computers that mimic the brain and machines that have defeated champions in chess, Jeopardy!, and Go. In the central part of the book, Miller explores the riches of computer-created art, introducing us to artists and computer scientists who have, among much else, unleashed an artificial neural network to create a nightmarish, multi-eyed dog-cat; taught AI to imagine; developed a robot that paints; created algorithms for poetry; and produced the world's first computer-composed musical, Beyond the Fence, staged by Android Lloyd Webber and friends. But, Miller writes, in order to be truly creative, machines will need to step into the world. He probes the nature of consciousness and speaks to researchers trying to develop emotions and consciousness in computers. Miller argues that computers can already be as creative as humans—and someday will surpass us. But this is not a dystopian account; Miller celebrates the creative possibilities of artificial intelligence in art, music, and literature.

Book The Practice of Art and AI

Download or read book The Practice of Art and AI written by Andreas J. Hirsch and published by Hatje Cantz. This book was released on 2022-01-04 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Multidisciplinary explorations of AI and its implications for art In this multidisciplinary volume, European ARTificial Intelligence Lab, in partnership with Ars Electronica, considers the incredibly rapid development of Artificial Intelligence in the context of the cyber-arts. Bringing together 13 cultural and six scientific institutions from across Europe, this publication explores the interdisciplinary exchange between art and science and summarizes the accomplishments of the AI Lab since its opening. This guide to the events and exhibitions for this project includes more than 500 reproductions, profiles on featured exhibitors and essays. In keeping with the project's focus on the interplay between art and technology, the book includes QR codes which link the reader to video lectures and other supplementary materials. Artists and researchers include: Eva Smrekar, Eduardo Reck Miranda, Ian Gouldstone, Aarati Akkapeddi, Cecilie Waagner Falkenstrøm, Tega Brain, Sam Lavigne, Hannah Jayanti, Sarah Petkus, Mark J. Koch, Mimi Onuoha, Caroline Sinders, LaJuné McMillian, Victoria Vesna and many more.

Book The Creativity Code

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  • Author : Marcus Du Sautoy
  • Publisher : Belknap Press
  • Release : 2020-03-03
  • ISBN : 0674244710
  • Pages : 321 pages

Download or read book The Creativity Code written by Marcus Du Sautoy and published by Belknap Press. This book was released on 2020-03-03 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A brilliant travel guide to the coming world of AI.” —Jeanette Winterson What does it mean to be creative? Can creativity be trained? Is it uniquely human, or could AI be considered creative? Mathematical genius and exuberant polymath Marcus du Sautoy plunges us into the world of artificial intelligence and algorithmic learning in this essential guide to the future of creativity. He considers the role of pattern and imitation in the creative process and sets out to investigate the programs and programmers—from Deep Mind and the Flow Machine to Botnik and WHIM—who are seeking to rival or surpass human innovation in gaming, music, art, and language. A thrilling tour of the landscape of invention, The Creativity Code explores the new face of creativity and the mysteries of the human code. “As machines outsmart us in ever more domains, we can at least comfort ourselves that one area will remain sacrosanct and uncomputable: human creativity. Or can we?...In his fascinating exploration of the nature of creativity, Marcus du Sautoy questions many of those assumptions.” —Financial Times “Fascinating...If all the experiences, hopes, dreams, visions, lusts, loves, and hatreds that shape the human imagination amount to nothing more than a ‘code,’ then sooner or later a machine will crack it. Indeed, du Sautoy assembles an eclectic array of evidence to show how that’s happening even now.” —The Times

Book Make Art with Artificial Intelligence

Download or read book Make Art with Artificial Intelligence written by Kevin Ashley and published by . This book was released on 2021-11-09 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: MAKE ART with Artificial Intelligence A guide on practical artificial intelligence for drawing, art, illustration, and design - for everyone interested in creativity, art, and technology. The book has hundreds of original illustrations made or augmented with AI, 20+ online and video tutorials, 35+ Python notebooks, a GitHub repository and a blockchain art gallery. Written and illustrated by Kevin Ashley, a Microsoft developer hall of fame engineer, and an author of books and courses on artificial intelligence. Think of this book as v3.0 of your drawing class manual on how to sketch, draw faces, emotions, body poses, landscapes, apply light, color, style, emotion, expressions, perspective, generate animations, speech and more with artificial intelligence. All artwork from this book is created or augmented with machine learning and available in online NFT gallery, as well as tutorials and practical examples. The impact of this book in data science community inspired a group of Microsoft engineers and data scientists to implement a project they called Azure Picasso to streamline the path from a conceptual artwork, enhanced with artificial intelligence to publishing art in online galleries. FROM REVIEWS This is similar to the best lecture classes I had in college where the professor talked in class about the concepts and fundamentals but then gave us homework that would let us experiment and try out the concepts hands-on. As an artist who has 30 years of artwork looking to share, I love this book because it's approachable to the novice and useful to the expert. EDITIONS Beautiful Paperback, 8x10, color edition, more illustrations than the e-book, reads like an art book, beautiful print and high-quality paper. eBook - easy to read on phones, tablets and online readers, reflowing text, great for practical tutorials, as the book has many links to tutorials. CONTENTS Getting Started (History of Art and AI - Drawing - Sketching - Action and Poses - Landscapes and Scenery - Animation - Selling your Art) Creative Tools (Traditional tools - Digital tools - AI Tools - Python - Notebooks - Practice Studies). Neural Networks for Art (Neurons - Neural networks - Supervised learning - Unsupervised learning - Generative Adversarial Networks - Machine Learning Models and Training - Reinforcement learning - Practice Studies) Drawing and Sketching with AI (Sketching - Improving Sketches with AI - Childhood Drawings - Creativity - Inking - Shading and Light - Coloring - Practice Studies) Faces and Facial Expressions (How AI recognizes human faces - Facial features - Emotions - 3D Faces - Cartoons and Caricature - Anime and Manga - Generating Faces with AI) Pose and Actions with AI (Action with AI - Keypoints - Pose Estimation - Drawing Human Body - Human Pose Datasets - Perspective and Depth) Landscapes and Scenery (Landscapes - Generating Landscapes - AI Models and Methods for Landscapes - Practice Studies) Style and Content (Style and Style Transfer in Art and AI - Generative Adversarial Networks - Creative Style) Animation with AI (History of Animation - 12 Principles of Animation - Using AI for Animation - Animating Speech, Lips and Faces) How to Sell your Art with Blockchain and NFT (Why Blockchain - Smart Contracts and NFTs - Creating a Crypto Wallet - Creating your Gallery - Listing for Sale - Getting Paid) The book comes with online tutorials, including assets, resources and notebooks for artists, data scientists or engineers. With basic Python you can create stunning works of art, but the knowledge of Python is not required. Enjoy this unique and insightful book!

Book Ai Weiwei

    Book Details:
  • Author : Weiwei Ai
  • Publisher : Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum
  • Release : 2019
  • ISBN : 9780936316468
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book Ai Weiwei written by Weiwei Ai and published by Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum. This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the past two decades, the Chinese conceptual artist, activist and exile Ai Weiwei has created art that addresses complex and sensitive themes of political, ethical, and social urgency. His artworks, which call upon both Western and Chinese cultural traditions, are deeply engaged with the history of art, drawing particularly on conceptualism and minimalism. From the start of his multifaceted career in the late 1970s, Ai has envisioned artistic practice as a deeply human, moral, and political endeavour. This volume presents the artist's work in dialogue with theoretical texts by the Italian philosopher Giorgio Agamben and the German-Jewish philosopher Hannah Arendt alongside interpretive essays that illuminate the artist's work on human rights, his engagement with historical Chinese artifacts, and his critical consideration of the effects of globalisation.

Book Ai Weiwei Speaks

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  • Author : Hans Ulrich Obrist
  • Publisher : Penguin UK
  • Release : 2011-05-26
  • ISBN : 0241957737
  • Pages : 179 pages

Download or read book Ai Weiwei Speaks written by Hans Ulrich Obrist and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2011-05-26 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'If artists betray the social conscience and the basic principles of being human, where does art stand then?' Ai Weiwei - artist, architect, curator, publisher, poet and urbanist - extended the notion of art and is one of the world's most significant creative and cultural figures. In this series of interviews, conducted over several years with the curator Hans Ulrich Obrist, he discusses the many dimensions of his artistic life, ranging over subjects including ceramics, blogging, nature, philosophy and the myriad influences that have fed into his work. He also talks candidly about his father, his childhood spent in exile and his criticism of the Chinese state. Together, these extraordinary discussions give a unique insight into the outstanding complexity of Ai Weiwei's thought and work, and are an essential reminder of the need for personal, political and artistic freedom.

Book Ai Weiwei

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  • Author : Tim Marlow
  • Publisher : Royal Academy Books
  • Release : 2015-11-10
  • ISBN : 9781910350164
  • Pages : 240 pages

Download or read book Ai Weiwei written by Tim Marlow and published by Royal Academy Books. This book was released on 2015-11-10 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite being one of the most significant cultural figures to have emerged from China in recent decades, Ai Weiwei Hon RA is so controversial within his native country that until recently his name was removed from Chinese editions of art books. Eloquently fusing art and activism with a dark and rebellious wit, he has galvanised a generation of artists with his strong convictions and his willingness to risk personal liberties in pursuit of freedom of speech. Published to accompany his first major UK exhibition, this handsome book's texts include a new interview with Ai, an insightful exploration of his position within the Chinese and international contemporary art worlds, an incisive account of his architectural practice, and a chronology containing reflections from key figures who have worked with him. Sumptuous illustrations demonstrate the virtuosity of the traditional Chinese craftsmanship that Ai employs to produce his works and reveal the unflinching determination that lies behind his art. AUTHOR: Tim Marlow is Artistic Director of the Royal Academy of Arts. John Tancock received his PhD from the Courtauld Institute of Art in London and is currently active as a curator and specialist in contemporary Chinese art. Daniel Rosbottom is a Director of DRDH Architects, London, and Professor of Architecture and the Interior at the Technical University, Delft. Adrian Locke is Senior Curator at the Royal Academy of Arts. SELLING POINTS: * An in-depth exploration of the work of one of China's most significant artists * Illustrated with stunning examples of Ai Weiwei's work, demonstrating his dark and rebellious wit * Featuring a new and exclusive interview with Ai Weiwei himself 280 colour

Book Generative Deep Learning

Download or read book Generative Deep Learning written by David Foster and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2019-06-28 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Generative modeling is one of the hottest topics in AI. It’s now possible to teach a machine to excel at human endeavors such as painting, writing, and composing music. With this practical book, machine-learning engineers and data scientists will discover how to re-create some of the most impressive examples of generative deep learning models, such as variational autoencoders,generative adversarial networks (GANs), encoder-decoder models and world models. Author David Foster demonstrates the inner workings of each technique, starting with the basics of deep learning before advancing to some of the most cutting-edge algorithms in the field. Through tips and tricks, you’ll understand how to make your models learn more efficiently and become more creative. Discover how variational autoencoders can change facial expressions in photos Build practical GAN examples from scratch, including CycleGAN for style transfer and MuseGAN for music generation Create recurrent generative models for text generation and learn how to improve the models using attention Understand how generative models can help agents to accomplish tasks within a reinforcement learning setting Explore the architecture of the Transformer (BERT, GPT-2) and image generation models such as ProGAN and StyleGAN

Book AI Artistry

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  • Author : Chris Elliott
  • Publisher : eBookIt.com
  • Release : 2024-07-05
  • ISBN : 1456652966
  • Pages : 221 pages

Download or read book AI Artistry written by Chris Elliott and published by eBookIt.com. This book was released on 2024-07-05 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a Journey to the Intersection of Art and Technology Attention: Are you fascinated by the limitless possibilities of artificial intelligence and how it can revolutionize the world of art? This comprehensive guide is your ticket to explore the captivating realm of Generative AI and its profound applications in artistic creation. Interest: Dive into the intricacies of Generative AI, from understanding foundational concepts like Machine Learning and Neural Networks to mastering advanced topics such as GANs, VAEs, and other generative models. Discover how these technologies can be harnessed to produce visually stunning art, melodic compositions, and even interactive gaming experiences. Each chapter takes you deeper into this mesmerizing world, laying a robust groundwork that evolves into complex, yet approachable, techniques and tools that every beginner can grasp. Desire: Imagine creating your own unique pieces of AI-generated art, contributing to a burgeoning community of artists and technologists who are pushing the boundaries of creativity. Learn how to set up your workspace, collect and manage data ethically, and use powerful tools and libraries to bring your visions to life. The book doesn't just stop at the artistic process but also guides you through monetizing your creations, dealing with legal implications, and continually updating your work for sustained creativity. Action: Whether you're an aspiring artist, a tech enthusiast, or someone who's curious about the future of creativity, this book is your essential guide. Packed with practical projects, step-by-step tutorials, and real-world case studies, it equips you with the knowledge and skills to embark on your own AI artistry journey. Embrace the fusion of art and technology–get your copy now and take the first step into a transformative world where human ingenuity meets machine precision.

Book EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ON VISUAL ARTS  TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS  MARKET DYNAMICS  ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS  AND HUMAN CREATIVITY

Download or read book EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ON VISUAL ARTS TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS MARKET DYNAMICS ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS AND HUMAN CREATIVITY written by KHRITISH SWARGIARY and published by GOOGLE. This book was released on 2024-06-01 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This research investigates the multifaceted impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on visual arts, drawing upon data collected from 18 respondents from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) and 16 respondents from the Royal College of Art (RCA). Employing a mixed-methods approach, including qualitative and quantitative analyses, the study examines the implications of AI-generated art for artistic practice, market valuation, ethical dilemmas, and collaborative creativity. Through interviews, focus groups, surveys, and observational studies conducted across art institutes, galleries, and AI research labs, the research identifies key themes such as the integration of AI technologies like GANs and transformer models in artistic processes, market acceptance, and valuation of AI-generated artworks. Findings reveal concerns about authorship, authenticity, and the displacement of human artists, with a mean rating of 8.0 for concerns about authorship in AI-generated art among SAIC respondents and 8.2 among RCA respondents. Additionally, the study highlights the collaborative potential of AI in enhancing human creativity. Overall, a balanced approach is essential to responsibly integrate AI in the art world, respecting ethical considerations while preserving the essence of human creativity amidst technological advancements.

Book Humanity

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  • Author : Ai Weiwei
  • Publisher : Princeton University Press
  • Release : 2018-04-24
  • ISBN : 1400890349
  • Pages : 169 pages

Download or read book Humanity written by Ai Weiwei and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2018-04-24 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writings on human life and the refugee crisis by the most important political artist of our time Ai Weiwei (b. 1957) is widely known as an artist across media: sculpture, installation, photography, performance, and architecture. He is also one of the world's most important artist-activists and a powerful documentary filmmaker. His work and art call attention to attacks on democracy and free speech, abuses of human rights, and human displacement--often on an epic, international scale. This collection of quotations demonstrates the range of Ai Weiwei's thinking on humanity and mass migration, issues that have occupied him for decades. Selected from articles, interviews, and conversations, Ai Weiwei's words speak to the profound urgency of the global refugee crisis, the resilience and vulnerability of the human condition, and the role of art in providing a voice for the voiceless. Select quotations from the book: "This problem has such a long history, a human history. We are all refugees somehow, somewhere, and at some moment." "Allowing borders to determine your thinking is incompatible with the modern era." "Art is about aesthetics, about morals, about our beliefs in humanity. Without that there is simply no art." "I don't care what all people think. My work belongs to the people who have no voice."

Book Human   Machine

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  • Author : Paul R. Daugherty
  • Publisher : Harvard Business Press
  • Release : 2018-03-20
  • ISBN : 1633693872
  • Pages : 264 pages

Download or read book Human Machine written by Paul R. Daugherty and published by Harvard Business Press. This book was released on 2018-03-20 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: AI is radically transforming business. Are you ready? Look around you. Artificial intelligence is no longer just a futuristic notion. It's here right now--in software that senses what we need, supply chains that "think" in real time, and robots that respond to changes in their environment. Twenty-first-century pioneer companies are already using AI to innovate and grow fast. The bottom line is this: Businesses that understand how to harness AI can surge ahead. Those that neglect it will fall behind. Which side are you on? In Human + Machine, Accenture leaders Paul R. Daugherty and H. James (Jim) Wilson show that the essence of the AI paradigm shift is the transformation of all business processes within an organization--whether related to breakthrough innovation, everyday customer service, or personal productivity habits. As humans and smart machines collaborate ever more closely, work processes become more fluid and adaptive, enabling companies to change them on the fly--or to completely reimagine them. AI is changing all the rules of how companies operate. Based on the authors' experience and research with 1,500 organizations, the book reveals how companies are using the new rules of AI to leap ahead on innovation and profitability, as well as what you can do to achieve similar results. It describes six entirely new types of hybrid human + machine roles that every company must develop, and it includes a "leader’s guide" with the five crucial principles required to become an AI-fueled business. Human + Machine provides the missing and much-needed management playbook for success in our new age of AI. BOOK PROCEEDS FOR THE AI GENERATION The authors' goal in publishing Human + Machine is to help executives, workers, students and others navigate the changes that AI is making to business and the economy. They believe AI will bring innovations that truly improve the way the world works and lives. However, AI will cause disruption, and many people will need education, training and support to prepare for the newly created jobs. To support this need, the authors are donating the royalties received from the sale of this book to fund education and retraining programs focused on developing fusion skills for the age of artificial intelligence.

Book Weiwei isms

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  • Author : Ai Weiwei
  • Publisher : Princeton University Press
  • Release : 2012-12-01
  • ISBN : 1400845858
  • Pages : 149 pages

Download or read book Weiwei isms written by Ai Weiwei and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2012-12-01 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The quotable Ai Weiwei This collection of quotes demonstrates the elegant simplicity of Ai Weiwei's thoughts on key aspects of his art, politics, and life. A master at communicating powerful ideas in astonishingly few words, Ai Weiwei is known for his innovative use of social media to disseminate his views. The short quotations presented here have been carefully selected from articles, tweets, and interviews given by this acclaimed Chinese artist and activist. The book is organized into six categories: freedom of expression; art and activism; government, power, and moral choices; the digital world; history, the historical moment, and the future; and personal reflections. Together, these quotes span some of the most revealing moments of Ai Weiwei's eventful career—from his risky investigation into student deaths in the 2008 Sichuan earthquake to his arbitrary arrest in 2011—providing a window into the mind of one of the world's most electrifying and courageous contemporary artists. Select Quotes from the Book: On Freedom of Expression "Say what you need to say plainly, and then take responsibility for it." "A small act is worth a million thoughts." "Liberty is about our rights to question everything." On Art and Activism "Everything is art. Everything is politics." "The art always wins. Anything can happen to me, but the art will stay." "Life is art. Art is life. I never separate it. I don't feel that much anger. I equally have a lot of joy." On Government, Power, and Making Moral Choice "Once you've tasted freedom, it stays in your heart and no one can take it. Then, you can be more powerful than a whole country." "I feel powerless all the time, but I regain my energy by making a very small difference that won't cost me much." "Tips on surviving the regime: Respect yourself and speak for others. Do one small thing every day to prove the existence of justice." On the Digital World "Only with the Internet can a peasant I have never met hear my voice and I can learn what's on his mind. A fairy tale has come true." "The Internet is uncontrollable. And if the Internet is uncontrollable, freedom will win. It's as simple as that." "The Internet is the best thing that could have happened to China." On History, the Historical Moment, and the Future "If a nation cannot face its past, it has no future." "We need to get out of the old language." "The world is a sphere, there is no East or West." Personal Reflection "I've never planned any part of my career—except being an artist. And I was pushed into that corner because I thought being an artist was the only way to have a little freedom." "Anyone fighting for freedom does not want to totally lose their freedom." "Expressing oneself is like a drug. I'm so addicted to it."

Book AI for Arts

    Book Details:
  • Author : Niklas Hageback
  • Publisher : CRC Press
  • Release : 2021-08-25
  • ISBN : 1000433056
  • Pages : 69 pages

Download or read book AI for Arts written by Niklas Hageback and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2021-08-25 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: AI for Arts is a book for anyone fascinated by the man–machine connection, an unstoppable evolution that is intertwining us with technology in an ever-greater degree, and where there is an increasing concern that it will be technology that comes out on top. Thus, presented here through perhaps its most esoteric form, namely art, this unfolding conundrum is brought to its apex. What is left of us humans if artificial intelligence also surpasses us when it comes to art? The articulation of an artificial intelligence art manifesto is long overdue, so hopefully this book can fill a gap that will have repercussions not only for aesthetic and philosophical considerations but possibly more so for the development of artificial intelligence.

Book Insights of Genius

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  • Author : Arthur I. Miller
  • Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
  • Release : 2012-12-06
  • ISBN : 1461223881
  • Pages : 498 pages

Download or read book Insights of Genius written by Arthur I. Miller and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here, distinguished science historian Arthur I. Miller delves into the connections between modern art and modern physics. He takes us on a wide-ranging study to demonstrate that scientists and artists have a common aim: a visual interpretation of both the visible and invisible aspects of nature. Along the way, we encounter the philosophy of mind and language, cognitive science and neurophysiology in our search for the origins and meaning of visual imagery. At a time when the media are overeager to portray science as a godless, dehumanising exercise undermining the very fabric of society, this sixth book by Professor Miller shows how scientists are struggling to understand nature, convince their peers, inform the public and deal with the reactions to their research. Thus, Insights of Genuis must interest everyone who cares about science and its place in our culture.