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http://dx.doi.org/10.7230/KOSCAS.2017.49.537

The animated soul of the machine The development of kinetic elements in installation art, eastern and western positions  

Halbherr, Bernd (중앙대학교 예술대학 미술학부 조소학과)
Choi, Han Jun (중앙대학교 예술대학원 조형예술학과 조소전공)
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Cartoon and Animation Studies / v., no., 2017 , pp. 537-561 More about this Journal
Abstract
Machines and robotic structures are questioning existential bases of human beings. They influence our way of thinking and transform our social philosophies and value systems. The same time they keep their fascination ever since. Mechanical technique and skills are symbols for development and hazard at the same time. The attraction of this ambivalence is reviewed in this thesis by having a look at kinetic elements in modern sculpture. The author is focusing on classical sculptural positions that use machines or machinery within sculptural artworks. The historical development is examined and certain examples from the classical modern era are discussed as role models during their time. On this scenario, the portraits of two young contemporary outstanding positions in the field of kinetic art and installation are analyzed and explained. One of the goals was to investigate the eastern and the western language of two artists that are doing artworks in the same field and compare the works and the cultural expressions to each other. Different cultural positions and visual languages become visible due to the research. And the author's final conclusions is, that even in a globalized world there will always be significant local distinguishes remaining.
Keywords
Kinetics; movement; perspective; animation; installation; sculpture; soul;
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