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The Art Of Gaming

Posted on 9 February 2010 | Comments Off

The joining of ‘art’ and ‘game’ in a single sentence has often been the cause of debate and consternation. Before anyone can rightfully conclude whether or not games are art, John Sharp, Celia Pearce, Jay David Bolter, and Brian Schrank took the stage to trace their historical connection. From Roman frescoes to Rococo painting, they said, art has represented games as tests of manly skill to opportunities for flirting roleplay free of social consternation.

A very insightful piece. Read more: The Art Of Gaming | Edge Online.

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