Alle origini della computer art
Opere e studi sugli algoritmi di François e Véra Molnar
At the Origins of Computer Art
François and Véra Molnar’s Works and Studies on Algorithms
Abstract [ita]
Gli studi e le sperimentazioni sugli algoritmi applicati all’arte condotti da François e Véra Molnar non sono stati adeguatamente sistematizzati e compresi dalla critica. In particolare, il lavoro teorico di François appare marginale quando sembrerebbe, invece, essere stato decisivo nella creazione delle opere d’arte di Véra. Anzi, François e Véra si influenzavano reciprocamente: teoria e pratica artistica, algoritmi e opere d’arte in un continuo ciclo di ispirazione e creazione. L’articolo espone una prima parte del lavoro di ricerca condotto sui due artisti che verrà indagato ed esplorato più a fondo, approfondendo soprattutto il lavoro teorico di François Molnar, per evidenziare come il loro contributo sia stato pioneristico e decisivo per lo sviluppo della computer art.
Abstract [eng]
The studies and experiments on algorithms applied to art realised by François and Véra Molnar have not been adequately systematised and understood by critics. In particular, François' theoretical work appears marginal when it would seem, instead, to have been decisive in the creation of Véra's works of art. Indeed, François and Véra influenced each other: theory and artistic practice, algorithms and artworks in a continuous cycle of inspiration and creation. This article sets out an initial part of the research work conducted on the two artists, which will be investigated and explored in greater depth, especially the theoretical work of François Molnar, to highlight how their contribution was pioneering and decisive for the development of computer art.
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