Research themes
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Themes and Artistic Practice
Our research is broad and varied, exploring themes as diverse as the influence of wall painting in ancient Pompeii on contemporary art, to the impact of contemporary internet culture.
We embrace a multidisciplinary approach, combining traditional art forms with modern technologies. This includes historic techniques such as intaglio printing alongside contemporary methods such as virtual reality, 3D printing, sound installations, and performance.
Our seven areas of research include:
- Digital Media and Digital Culture
- Innovations through Art: Heritage, Archives, and Curating as Practice
- Film, Photography, and the Digital Image
- Life, Work, and Art
- Material, Process, and Making
- Beyond Discipline: New Engagements with Science, Medicine, and the Rural Environment
- Environment and action on climate
These categories reflect a commitment to exploring both the historical foundations of art and its evolving role in contemporary society.
