Date: Mon, 04 Apr 1994 10:37:25 -0600 (CST)
From: julie.k.bierl@uwrf.edu
Subject: Re: HANDSHAKE - electronic art ?
To: luxlogis@uropax.contrib.de



HI! I've been talking to others on this subject and doing a research paper on
using the computer in the art classroom.  Here's my philosophy.  I view the
computer as a new tool.  When someone invented the loom or the ceramic
wheel-did people balk and refuse to use it or learn about it-even though they
are faster, and effective?????  There are still many people who don't use the
loom (at least the mechanical ones, but rather hand-made or
"Traditional"looms) and that's a choice-their art is neither more or less
                               "Art"
because of the tools they use.  There are also famous clay artists who create
hand built-coil pots that are just as beautiful as the ones created on the
wheel-  Therefore viewing electronics as a plus, an advancement, rather than a
threat could open your mind to the possibilities.