Full Description
The Clever Object presents a multidisciplinary exploration of the ways objects materialise, embody, or negotiate various forms of intelligence, revealing its use as an analytic tool of art-historical interpretation.
Presents an original theory ("the clever object") that draws on contributions from a variety of fields, including history of art, anthropology, philosophy of science, and design history
Features interviews with two contemporary artists
Advances a theoretical conversation by combining historical contributions (from medieval/early modern) with contemporary perspectives
Represents the results of a project developed from an intensive research seminar in which all contributors participated and developed their work in evolving dialogue
Contents
6 Notes on Contributors
8 Chapter 1 The Clever Object: Three Pavilions, Three Loggias, and a Planetarium
Matthew C. Hunter and Francesco Lucchini
32 Chapter 2 Aleardino's Glass
Francesco Lucchini
52 Chapter 3 Object, Image, Cleverness: The Lienzo de Tlaxcala
Byron Ellsworth Hamann
80 Chapter 4 Picture, Object, Puzzle, Prompter: Devilish Cleverness in Restoration London
Matthew C. Hunter
102 Chapter 5 Screen Wise, Screen Play: Jacques de Lajoue and the Ruses of Rococo
Katie Scott
142 Chapter 6 William Morris's Tapestry: Metamorphosis and Prophecy in The Woodpecker
Caroline Arscott
160 Chapter 7 Fischli and Weiss's Equilibre/Quiet Afternoon (1984-5)
Rachel Wells
174 Chapter 8 Clever Objects - Tell-Tale Objects
Simon Starling in conversation with Christiane Rekade
186 Chapter 9 Fragments of Great Visions
Ian Kiaer in conversation with Christiane Rekade
198 Chapter 10 Response: Clever Fetishists
Roman Frigg
204 Chapter 11 Response: Playing Dumb
Glenn Adamson
211 Index
