Artists collaborate with scientists

Question 1

conceptual art

Answer 1

v broad, global movement

Question 2

kinetic art

Answer 2

v abstract, about making the abstract contemporary

use primary colours and forms, e.g. Mondrian

Question 3

Zero Group

Answer 3

Dusseldorf, utopian

Question 4

Heinz Mack, Light Dynamo

Answer 4

1963

weightless, dream-like, futuristic, interested in developments coming out of the space race

Question 5

Group de Recherche Visuel

Answer 5

Francois Molnar = spokesperson

emphasised peripheral vision

Question 6

GRAV, Structure Instable

Answer 6

1966
stand on vibrating plates in a street
forced to become aware of your surroundings

Question 7

William Seitz

Answer 7

moves the concept to NY in 1966 with ‘The Responsive Eye’ exhibition
huge success with the public, art seen as too easy by the critics

Question 8

Carlos Cruz-Diez, Dual Animation of the Plane

Answer 8

1959
theories of colour, effect of recession
interest in the science of seeing

Question 9

9 Evenings

Answer 9

10 performances over 9 evenings in 1966
interactions between artists and engineers
Herb Schneider encouraged interaction
choatic

Question 10

John Cage, Variations VII

Answer 10

1966

diff sounds from over NY e.g. dripping tap, could turn the sounds up individually