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Te c h n o l o g y - Ba s e d A r ts : D i g i ta l A r t s  Introduction Technology has literally taken over every aspect of life in the 21st century, and the creative and visual arts have not been spared. In fact, for the younger generations, art, as you know, is defined by techn...

Te c h n o l o g y - Ba s e d A r ts : D i g i ta l A r t s  Introduction Technology has literally taken over every aspect of life in the 21st century, and the creative and visual arts have not been spared. In fact, for the younger generations, art, as you know, is defined by technology—from its creation to its manipulation, to its reproduction, and even to its distribution. Art by: Ori Toor TECHNOLOGY-BASED ARTS Technology-based art is essentially computer-generated and/or manipulated. Today’s computer artists employ the ever- expanding powers of image manipulation programs and applications to create their works which can appear in an entire range of media—whether as a physical output or a virtual experience.  DIGITAL ARTS Digital art first came on the scene in the early 1960s and emerged due to the technology that was constantly developing and that became available at that time.In the early digital arts, geometric forms and repeating patterns appear frequently rather than our usual subjects used in art-making such as people, landscapes, animals, and the still- An example of this early use ofelements. life computers for digital arts is evident in John Whitney’s work “Spirals” in 1987.  DIGITAL ARTS In 1965, the Howard Wise Gallery in New York City held the first computer- generated art exhibition by Bela Julesz and Michael Noll titled “Computer Generated Pictures.” (left photo) In 1969, another large-scale exhibition of computer artwork titled “Cybernetic Serendipity” was held in London at the Institute of Contemporary Arts. (right photo)  (Des) Ordres, Frieder Nake Vera 1974 Plotter Molnar Drawing Polygon Drawings, 1965  What are the impacts of digital technology on arts? -It has transformed art activities such as painting, drawing, and sculpture using digital tools such as a computer for creation, editing, and manipulation which gives a new style to these art forms. - It was utilized largely in modern creative industries, such as in the fields of entertainment, education, and business, for improving visual effects - It opened doors for more people to be audiences and have an access to the world of art in cyberspace, allowing engagement and sharing of art cultures and practices around the globe.  Digital Digital Printing Photography Computer- Mobile Phone Generated Arts Images  TOOLS FOR DIGITAL ARTS Hardware Tools Used in Digital Art  TOOLS FOR DIGITAL ARTS Software Tools or Applications Used in Digital Art For computers For smartphones Adobe Photoshop ibisPaint Adobe Illustrator SnapSeed Corel Painter PicsArt GIMP2 SparkPost Paint Tool SAI “The art challenges the technology, and the technology inspires SketchBook the art.” - John Lasseter Tha n k y o u