Digital Art in 9 Minutes: From Early Computing Technologies To Crypto NFT Hype
The history of art is long and complex. It starts with the earliest creations using stone, wood, bronze, and natural pigments. Then, it ventures through the 15th Century, with the introduction of oil on canvas, before moving to the acrylics, sprays, and markers of the 20th Century.
In this week's story, we want to fast forward to the latest trend in the realm of art: the digital revolution. This new age of digital technologies brought with it the widest range of instruments for contemporary creators. The new nature of digital art — computer born, immersive, and interactive — make it perfect for both artistic creativity and viewer engagement.
The COVID-19 pandemic only accelerated this phenomenon, which has been in development for the past 70 years! So, this begs an important question: what is digital art? Today, we will answer this question and take a detailed dive into the history of the movement.
