Digital Art Overview

Digital Art Overview

• Digital art encompasses various artistic works utilizing digital technology throughout the creative and presentation process.

Types of Digital Art

• Computer Generated Imagery (CGI): CGI refers to images produced using computer software, commonly used in movies, TV shows, video games, and online advertisements.
• Mobile Digital Art: This type of art uses portable devices like phones and tablets, often utilizing apps like Procreate (sketching), Snapseed/Photoshop (photo editing), Canva/Adobe Spark (graphic design), and Capcut/Filmora (video editing). Key features include accessibility, portability, easy navigation, diverse tools, and social sharing options.
• Digital Photography: This is a form of photography that captures images using electronic sensors instead of traditional film. This eliminates the need for chemical processing allowing for immediate viewing, editing, and sharing. Tools include point-and-shoot cameras and DSLRs.
• Digital Painting: This involves using computers or digitizing tablets, along with specialized software to create paintings digitally.
• Digital Imaging: This process involves electronically recording images, converting them into digital data, storing them on computers, and manipulating them with computer programs. Key aspects include capturing images, processing images (modifying and/or enhancing them), storing images (electronically), and displaying images (on screens and printed materials). Key factors include pixels, image formats (JPEG, PNG, TIFF, RAW), and specialized software (Photoshop, GIMP, Illustrator, and InDesign).
• Video Games: This encompasses the artistic elements of video games, encompassing diverse visual styles.

Notable Digital Artists

• David LaChapelle: Known globally for his vibrant, subversive, and often fantastical and sensual illustration style. Influenced by Pop Artist Andy Warhol and Surrealist Salvador Dali.
• Anne Leibovitz: A renowned photographer known for intimate and thought-provoking portraits of celebrities and personalities.
• Jeremy Cowart: An award-winning photographer known for his captivating celebrity portraits and innovative 60-second photoshoots. He is also the founder of Help-Portrait, a photography movement that provides portraits for those in need.
• Ray Caesar: A prominent digital artist associated with the artistic movement called Pop Surrealism. His distinctive style combines Victorian aesthetics with ethereal imagery.
• Cristiano Siqueira: A Brazilian digital painter utilizing Photoshop and Illustrator creating unique illustrations using digital composition, digital painting, and vectorial illustration techniques.

Explore the fascinating world of digital art, which includes various forms such as Computer Generated Imagery (CGI), mobile digital art, and digital photography. This quiz covers the essential tools and techniques that define each type, highlighting their unique characteristics and creative potentials. Test your knowledge and appreciation for the impact of technology on artistic expression.