Description
Book Synopsis: Avatar, Assembled is a curated volume that unpacks videogame and virtual world avatars—not as a monolithic phenomenon (as they are usually framed) but as sociotechnical assemblages, pieced together from social (human-like) features like voice and gesture to technical (machine-like) features like graphics and glitches. Each chapter accounts for the empirical, theoretical, technical, and popular understandings of these avatar “components”—60 in total—altogether offering a nuanced explication of avatars-as-assemblages as they matter in contemporary society and in individual experience. The volume is a “crossover” piece in that, while it delves into complex ideas, it is written in a way that will be accessible and interesting to students, researchers, designers, and practitioners alike.
Details
Discover the fascinating world of avatars with Avatar, Assembled: The Social and Technical Anatomy of Digital Bodies! This curated volume takes you on a journey to explore the intricate details of videogame and virtual world avatars. Unlike other publications, this book dives deep into the sociotechnical aspects of avatars, highlighting their multidimensional nature.
Unfolding avatars as not just a single entity, but as complex assemblages, Avatar, Assembled breaks down the various components that make up these digital bodies. From social features like voice and gesture to technical aspects like graphics and glitches, each chapter provides a comprehensive analysis of 60 avatar components. You'll gain a deeper understanding of how these elements shape avatars and their significance in contemporary society and personal experiences.
Written in an accessible and engaging style, Avatar, Assembled is designed to cater to a diverse audience. Whether you're a student, researcher, designer, or practitioner, this crossover piece offers a blend of empirical, theoretical, technical, and popular perspectives. It provides a nuanced and thought-provoking exploration that will captivate your curiosity.
Don't miss out on expanding your knowledge of avatars and their intricate construction. Take the dive into the world of digital bodies with Avatar, Assembled. Click here to order your copy today!
Discover More Best Sellers in Business of Art
Shop Business of Art
Permissions, A Survival Guide: Blunt Talk about Art as Intellectual Propery
Business of Art - Permissions, A Survival Guide: Blunt Talk about Art as Intellectual Propery
Art of the Deal: Contemporary Art in a Global Financial Market
Business of Art - Art of the Deal: Contemporary Art in a Global Financial Market
How To Build Your Art Business: With Limited Time Or Energy
Business of Art - How To Build Your Art Business: With Limited Time Or Energy
Business of Art - The Death of the Artist: How Creators Are Struggling to Survive in the Age of Billionaires and Big Tech
Business of Art - Art is my career: How to start an art business: Step by step guide to help you find your customer, grow your social media, build a website and take your art career to the next level.
Mural Money: An Artist's Guide to Creating Your Dream Career
Business of Art - Mural Money: An Artist's Guide to Creating Your Dream Career
I'm EXTRAORDINARY Coloring Book For Kids, Teens, & Adults
Business of Art - I'm EXTRAORDINARY Coloring Book For Kids, Teens, & Adults
