3D Printing for Artists, Designers and Makers

The second edition of the best-selling book explores how artists and designers are incorporating 3D printing technology into their work, covering a broad range of applied art practices. It includes groundbreaking research, an updated history of 3D print technology, a new chapter on fashion and animation, and case studies featuring artists working with various materials.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 168 pages
\n Publication date: 08 February 2018
\n Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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This second edition of the best-selling book, which has been completely revised and includes a new chapter and international case studies, explores how artists and designers are continuing to adapt and incorporate 3D printing technology into their work. It explains how the creative industries are directly interacting with this new technology. The book covers a wide range of applied art practices, including fine art, furniture design, and film making. Stephen Hoskins, the author, introduces some of his groundbreaking research from the Centre for Fine Print Research, along with an updated history of 3D print technology, a new chapter on fashion and animation, and new case studies featuring artists working with metal, plastic, ceramic, and other materials.

A fascinating investigation into how the applied arts are continuing to adapt to new technologies, this book also provides a forecast of what developments we might expect in the future. It is essential reading for students, researchers studying contemporary art and design, and professionals involved in the creative industries.

\n Weight: 464g\n
Dimension: 190 x 246 x 11 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781474248679\n
Edition number: 2 ed\n