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Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice older book in good condition. Cover and corners has some wear. Softcover. English. See images for condition.

About the book >.>.> Although kinetic art is now taken seriously by the art world in many advanced technological societies it will probably take several more decades before large numbers of art lovers turn to it for emotional satisfaction. At present only a few museums have permanent displays of kinetic art works and a staff capable of con- serving them. Furthermore the fact that ‘kinetics’ has been applied in advertising discotheques and pop concerts leads many people to conclude that kinetic art is suitable only for decorative purposes. They forget that there has long been an inter- play between the fine and applied arts. The reproduction of a master’s oil painting in an advertisement does not detract from the value of the original painting any more than a kinetic beer advertisement demeans a kinetic art object using the same technique. This collection of original articles taken from the journal Leonardo is intended to be of help to those interested in kinetic art be they studio artists teachers or lovers of art. The texts on the works of artists are unique because the artists themselves are writing about their own creations. This should be of interest to aestheticians art historians and art critics. There are some educational institutions that offer courses on kinetic art. (SP)