Michael Maizels Livres

Based on the author's thesis (Ph. D.--University of Virginia, 2013).

The book explores the innovative career of Jason Rohrer, a leading figure in art game design known for both simplicity and complexity in his work. Highlighted games include "Passage," which encapsulates a lifetime in five minutes, and "Chain World," where players alter the game's universe with each play. "A Game for Someone" features a buried board game with a vast search area, showcasing Rohrer's unique approach to gameplay and interaction. His achievements, including two Game Challenge Design awards, underline his significant impact on the art game landscape.

Bringing Forth the New provides a headlong introduction into the world of Chinese contemporary visual art, opening from the art world onto the political, technological and economic vectors of recent Chinese history. Each chapter reads an important facet of recent Chinese history through the work of a significant artist. From examining trade war and intellectual property through the work of political pop painters such as Yu Youhan, to the development of gendered constructs in China through the work of Cui Xuiwen.