Experiential Extensions

[摘要] This thesis examines the work of the artist Edward S. Johnston in relation to thenotion of re-enchanting human experience. The thesis begins with a philosophical basisfor understanding enchantment and disenchantment with respect to the filters of timeperception and space perception. This is followed by an exploration of reasons for reenchantmentand the creative work of a variety of artists who have established responsesto disenchantment. Johnston then describes, presents, and discusses his creative worksthat aim to re-enchant human experience through a complex, conscious engagement withtechnology, perception, and the environment.

[发布机构] University of Michigan

[效力级别] Digital

[关键词] Art;Digital;Animation;Sculpture;Photography;Three-dimensional;Image;Virtual Reality;Perception;Time;Space;Fabrication;Contemporary;Art and Design;Arts