Abstract
In this paper we explore an interdisciplinary approach towards an aesthetics of touch. Research into the role of the body has become increasingly prevalent in fields ranging from philosophy of mind to human-computer interaction. At the same time, haptic technology has becoming ubiquitous within personalized devices and wearables. Despite this, touch remains largely under-explored within contemporary aesthetics. We firstly outline what might be gained from artistic practices that acknowledge a multisensory model of perception. Secondly, we discuss the difficulties of arriving at a standardized taxonomy for touch-based aesthetics and why this endeavor may not be fruitful. Finally, we outline an approach based on first-person felt experiences, drawing on creative practice research involving computational technology within the fields of somatics, dance, and music.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Title of host publication | MOCO 2017 - Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Movement Computing |
| Publisher | Association for Computing Machinery |
| Volume | Part F129150 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 1595930361, 9781450352093 |
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| State | Published - Jun 28 2017 |
| Event | 4th International Conference on Movement Computing, MOCO 2017 - London, United Kingdom Duration: Jun 28 2017 → Jun 30 2017 |
Other
| Other | 4th International Conference on Movement Computing, MOCO 2017 |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| City | London |
| Period | 6/28/17 → 6/30/17 |
Keywords
- Aesthetics
- Haptics
- Music
- Performance
- Somatic practice
- Touch
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Computer Networks and Communications
- Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition
- Software