| The profusion of online Arts websites allows | | | | For those more interested in traditional art, |
| anyone to explore thousands of art galleries, | | | | many museums now have digital photographs of |
| museums and art expositions from around the | | | | their collections posted online. Without |
| globe. Search by subject, medium, country of | | | | leaving your home, tour a virtual art gallery |
| origin and more. Public listings of | | | | with information about the artists at your |
| expositions and online ticket sales make it | | | | fingertips. If you are curious about a given |
| easy for even the busiest people to enrich | | | | work of art, it only takes a mouse click to |
| their lives through enjoyment of art and | | | | find a biography of the artist and other |
| artistic performances. | | | | information about the art. |
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| The internet serves not only traditional | | | | Appreciation of art is greatly enhanced by |
| artists, but also those specializing in | | | | knowing the artist's motive in creating it, |
| computer art. There are many web sites solely | | | | as well as an social factors influencing the |
| dedicated to art created on computer, and | | | | subject matter. For instance, to understand |
| even museums of computer art. This is an | | | | medieval paintings, it helps to know the |
| entirely new venue for the new global media | | | | preoccupations and perceptions of people |
| art community, and supports the creation, | | | | living in this era. Many older works of art |
| presentation, discussion and preservation of | | | | use symbolism not readily apparent to modern |
| modern art that uses computer technology in | | | | viewers, and an online guide brings to life |
| original ways. | | | | the meaning behind many seemingly minor items |
| | | | in these paintings. |
| Many are free community sites which offer | | | | |
| opportunities for the presentation of digital | | | | Don't forget about online ticket sales. It is |
| art from multiple digital artists as well as | | | | so much easier to buy tickets online than |
| discussion forums for artists and members of | | | | over the phone. This eliminates waiting in |
| the public. These provides a guide for both | | | | line and guessing whether or not you are |
| amateurs and professionals interested in | | | | going to get a good seat for the performance. |
| exploring and using digital media and | | | | You can see a map of the theater so you can |
| computers for creative purposes. Look for | | | | pick out exactly where you want to sit. |
| sites offering free downloads of images to | | | | |
| enhance your personal or commercial website | | | | For those interested in learning new |
| with photos, clip art and animations. | | | | art-related skills, there are numerous online |
| | | | courses in fine arts, interior design, |
| Read online critical history of computer | | | | graphic design, art and art history master's |
| graphics and animation. The internet is a | | | | courses. With more people engaged in distance |
| global communications forum, providing | | | | learning than ever before, many large |
| professional advice from worldwide experts on | | | | universities are now offering their courses |
| creating digital art and illustrations. This | | | | online. With so much available, there's |
| advances the concept of digital fine art | | | | absolutely no excuse for not participating. |
| while promoting public interest and knowledge | | | | |
| about this new medium. | | | | Article written by Frank Vanderlugt. |
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