1st Edition

A History of Solar Power Art and Design

By Alex Nathanson Copyright 2021
222 Pages 13 Color & 60 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

222 Pages 13 Color & 60 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

222 Pages 13 Color & 60 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This book examines the history of creative applications of photovoltaic (PV) solar power, including sound art, wearable technology, public art, industrial design, digital media, building integrated design, and many others. The growth in artists and designers incorporating solar power into their work reflects broader social, economic, and political events. As the cost of PV cells has come down,... Read more

Introduction. Part I 1. Solar Power in Context 2. Defining Photovoltaic Art and Design Part II 3. Early PV Design 4. Solar Art Comes Alive Part III 5. Textiles and Wearables 6. Sound Art 7. Building Integrated Photovoltaics 8. Sculpture and Installation 9. Product Integrated Photovoltaics 10. Additional Media and Future Directions

Biography

Alex Nathanson is a multimedia artist, A/V engineer, technologist, and educator whose work is focused on both the experimental and practical applications of sustainable energy technologies. He received a M.S. in Integrated Digital Media from NYU Tandon School of Engineering in 2019.