The Brush and the Compass: The Interface Dynamics of Art and Science

Based on the artist/theoretician's doctoral thesis in interdisciplinary studies, Hartal's text examines and demonstrates the relationship of art and science specific to: mathematics, the creative processes of Sir Isaac Newton and Constable; visual perception and psychology; public art in the Montreal subway system; cybernetic intelligence, machine consciousness and computer art; and holistic culture. Biographical notes. Bibl. 12 p.