Mirror Affect

Discover the thought-provoking exploration of contemporary art in Mirror Affect by Cristina Albu, published in 2016. This captivating book spans 272 pages and delves into the fascinating world of artworks featuring reflective properties. Albu examines how elements like mirrors, live video feedback, and sensors engage viewers, prompting them to reflect on affective interdependence and the mechanisms of social control.

Through a comprehensive historical account, Mirror Affect sheds light on the mirroring processes in modern art, while also addressing the phenomenological and sociopolitical concerns that have shaped these creative expressions. Ideal for art enthusiasts and scholars alike, this book invites readers to engage with the dynamic interplay between art and perception in the 20th and 21st centuries.