Technoetic Arts
Scope & Guideline
Transforming Perspectives: Where Art Meets Technology
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Research in Art and Technology:
The journal emphasizes the integration of various disciplines, including visual arts, performance, media studies, and technology, to investigate new forms of artistic expression and cultural critique. - Critical Engagement with Contemporary Issues:
Papers often address pressing social, political, and environmental issues, using art as a lens to explore and critique these themes, such as the Anthropocene, digital identities, and ecological sustainability. - Exploration of New Methodologies:
Technoetic Arts encourages innovative research methodologies that stem from artistic practice, allowing for a diverse range of voices and perspectives in the study of art and technology. - Theoretical Contributions to Cybernetics and Posthumanism:
The journal frequently engages with theoretical frameworks from cybernetics, posthumanism, and feminist theory, providing a critical platform for discussions on human-machine interactions and the implications of emerging technologies. - Focus on Aesthetic Innovations:
It highlights new aesthetic movements and practices that arise from technological advancements, such as virtual reality, algorithmic art, and bioart, fostering discussions on their cultural significance.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital and Virtual Realities:
There is an increasing focus on the implications of digital and virtual realities in artistic practices, as evidenced by numerous papers exploring VR, AR, and immersive experiences. - Ecological and Environmental Art:
A notable trend is the emphasis on ecological themes, with many publications addressing environmental issues through artistic practice, highlighting the role of art in activism and awareness. - Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning:
The integration of AI and machine learning in art is becoming a prominent theme, with discussions on algorithmic bias and the relationship between human creativity and machine-generated works. - Participatory and Community-Based Art:
Emerging discussions center around participatory art practices that engage communities, reflecting a shift towards collaborative approaches in art-making and research. - Interdisciplinary Approaches to Feminism:
There is a growing trend towards interdisciplinary feminist practices that intersect with technology, exploring themes of agency, representation, and the impact of digital culture on gender dynamics.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Artistic Practices:
The journal seems to be moving away from a focus on traditional forms of art that do not incorporate technological elements, as seen in the declining number of papers centered on classical mediums such as painting or sculpture. - Purely Aesthetic Discussions:
There is a noticeable reduction in papers that solely focus on aesthetic evaluations without a technological or critical context, indicating a shift towards more interdisciplinary and conceptual approaches. - Historical Analysis of Art Movements:
While historical perspectives remain valuable, there appears to be less emphasis on retrospective analyses of past art movements, suggesting a trend towards contemporary and future-oriented discussions. - Narrowly Defined Gender Studies:
Themes related strictly to gender studies without intersectional considerations, such as race and technology, are becoming less prominent, reflecting a broader shift towards inclusive frameworks. - Local or Regional Art Practices:
The journal has gradually shifted away from focusing on localized art practices, favoring broader, global discussions that incorporate transnational perspectives.
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