Systems of Art
Art, History and Systems Theory
by Francis Halsall

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Author(s)

Francis Halsall

Publication

Oxford etc. : Peter Lang, 2008

Scope

254 Pages, illustrated, 22.5 cm.

ISBN

9783039110735

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Systems theory emerged in the mid-20th century along with related theories such as Cybernetics and Information Theory. Recently it has included Complexity Theory, Chaos Theory and Social Systems Theory. Systems theory understands phenomena in terms of the systems of which they are part. This book is about a systems theoretical approach to thinking about art. It examines what it means to look to systems theory both for its implications for artistic practice and as a theory of art. This publication provides a sustained discussion on the application of systems theory to an account of art.

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Keywords

conceptual art , art theory , artistic research

Location

Cabinet 9 - 4: Kunst stromingen en thema's

Remarks

Incl. bibliographical references and Index