Routledge Art, Cybernetics and Pedagogy: Roy Ascott's Groundcourse

Discover the first full-length study of British artist Roy Ascott, a pioneer in cybernetic art with a career spanning seven decades. This book explores his early work and his focus on communication during the 1950s and 1960s, a period defined by the connections between art, science, and engineering in Britain. Readers will gain insight into Ascott's training and his unique approach to visual arts. The text provides a detailed look at Groundcourse, his specific pedagogical model that combined cybernetics with a systems-based method for teaching visual arts. This volume is an essential resource for those studying the history of media art, cybernetics, and art education in the post-war era.