SOMETHING UNKNOWN HAS TO BE EATEN OR DRUNK
Malcolm Miles

Psychoanalytical models have provided popular theoretical frameworks for fine artists particularly for work which explores personal and cultural identity. In this article, Malcolm Miles reflects upon the usefulness of psychoanalytical theory as means of redressing the poverty of critical vocabulary which deals with traditional forms of painting. Using the example of Ken Kiff he reevaluates the relationship between an artists personal imagery and the potential of a shared, universal language.

THINKING FLESH AND FEELING BONE: LANGUAGE, EXPERIENCE AND ART PRACTICE
John Danvers

Thinking Flesh and Feeling Bone: Language, Experience and Art Practice, is a revised version of a paper delivered at the 5^th International Conference of the International Society for the Study of European Ideas, Utrecht, August, 1996.

PRACTITIONERS OF THEORY: CHARLES ROBERT ASHBEE
Karen Livingstone

This new regular feature will present the theoretical writings of a major practitioner from the history of art and design. In this issue, Karen Livingstone of the Victoria and Albert Museum, presents a selection of the writings of one of the seminal members of the Arts and Crafts Movement.

RESEARCH INTO PRACTICE
Peter Blunsden

Peter Blunsden is a sculptor based in Norfolk, who has recently completed a research degree through Norwich School of Art & Design and Anglia Polytechnic University. These extracts are from his MPhil dissertation and journal.

ADAMENTO
Graham Ellard

FROM INFORMATION TO VIRTUALITY: REDEFINING COMPUTING FOR ART AND DESIGN PRACTICES
Colin Beardon

Computer Technology and its applications to art and design have been a growing area of research interest. In this article Colin Beardon explores the ethical implications of computer information systems and argues for a commitment to truth.

CREATIVE PRINTMAKING AND THE DIGITAL HALFTONE
George Whale

In Issue 4 George Whale and Naren Barfield presented a paper delivered at the International Association of Fine Art Digital Printmakers held in Las Vegas, Nevada in March 1977. In this report Whale considers further applications of digital printmaking.

POINT OF VIEW - DOCUMENTA X
Stephanie James

This is a short account of an important experience. I have selected a range of artists from Documenta X to provide a sample of the diversity of work that could be seen there. The initial reason for the visit was to document the work and collate information for seminars with students. I returned with much more than that.