- New Periodicals
This semiannual column selectively lists newly issued periodicals; describes their objectives, formats, and contents; and provides information about special issues, title and format changes, mergers, and cessations. The following resources are frequently consulted when assembling this column: International Index to Music Periodicals (IIMP; http://music.chadwyck.com), Music Index (MI; http://www.hppmusicindex.com), RILM Abstracts of Music Literature, (RILM; http://www.rilm.org), OCLC Worldcat and Ulrich's Periodical Directory (http://www.ulrichsweb.com/ulrichsweb/). All Web sites were accessed on 19 No vem ber 2008 unless otherwise specified.
New Titles
L'Inouï: Revue de l'Ircam. Edited by Nicolas Donin. Éditions Léo Scheer. Annual. Nos. 1–2 (2005–2006). French. Print format. Subscription or inquiries: http://inoui.ircam.fr/. €25 single issue.
IRCAM (Institute for music/acoustic research and coordination) at the Centre Pompidou in Paris (site of research in electronic and experimental musical composition) produces this annual periodical which covers artistic and technological aspects of contemporary musical creation for a sophisticated audience. The first issue dealt with aesthetic theory, while the second addresses artistic experimentations with regard to emerging forms of musical notation, particularly focusing on Beat Furrer and the work of Philippe Leroux (information from publisher Web site).
Journal of Mathematics and the Arts. Edited by Gary Greenfield. Taylor & Francis, Ltd. Quarterly. Vol. 1, no. 1 (March 2007). ISSN 1751-3472 (print); ISSN 1751-3480 (online). Print and online format (PDF and HTML). Access: http://www.informaworld.com/openurl?genre=journal&issn=1751-3472/. Subscription or inquiries: Taylor & Francis, Ltd., 4 Park Sq, Milton Park, Abingdon OX14 4RN, United Kingdom. E-mail: info@tandf.co.uk. $353 (print and online); $335 (online only).
Journal of Mathematics and the Arts focuses on intersections between mathematics and the fine and performing arts. The peer reviewed journal is aimed at readers who are engaged in artistic creation, exploring the connections between art, math, science, and technology. Topics covered range from artists analyzing their work, to interdisciplinary uses in the classroom, practical methodology and technique, and critical analysis of math and art in a cultural context. Features include articles, exhibition and book reviews, and correspondence. Art forms such as multi-dimensional visual art, architecture, drama, prose, poetry...