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Bio Art: Altered Realities

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Bio Art: Altered Realities

A visually striking, authoritative survey of the crossover between art and biotechnology by an expert in the field
In an era of fast-paced technological progress and with the impact of humans on the environment increasing, the concept of â€œnatureâ€ itself seems called into question. Bio Art explores the work of â€œbio artists,â€ those who work with living organisms and life processes to address the possibilities and dangers posed by biotechnological advancement.

A contextual introduction traces the roots of bio artistic practice, followed by four thematic chapters: Altering Nature, Experimental Identity and Mediums, Visualizing Scale and Scope, and Redefining Life. The chapters cover the key areas in which biotechnology has had an impact on todayâ€™s world, including ecology, biomedicine, designer genomes, and changing approaches to evolutionary theory, and include profiles of the work of sixty artists, collectives, and organizations from around the world. Interviews with eight leading bio artists and technologists provide deeper insight into the ideas and methods of this new breed of creative practitioners. 300 illustrations
Country USA
Brand Thames & Hudson
Manufacturer Thames & Hudson
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 300 colour illustrations
ReleaseDate 2015-10-06
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780500239322

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