Objectives:
- Learn about the history of computer graphics
- Examine the role of technology as force for cultural maintenance and change
- Discuss the validity of art created with the aid of machines
Original Post:
After reading “Computer Graphics: Effects of Origins” by Beverly Jones the main thesis that is stated is the following: “New forms of art and technology are frequently cast in the mode of old forms, just as aspects of material and symbolic culture have been. Only when these new forms become available to the larger population can they affect cultural patterns of maintenance and change” (Jones, 21). Technology is continually growing and continues to get larger and larger, however Jones is saying that regardless of how fast technology changes, or grows, the basic components of technology remain the same.
“It was proposed that small computer systems similar to the larger systems used by Mallary for sculptures, by Laurie for weavings and by others for prints be used by individuals to create unique furniture, fabrics and prints suited to their special requirements” (Jones, 23).To me this historical example is showing how many things can be created and accomplished by technology. This supports Jones these due to the fact that the basic components of technology remain the same, however technology will always change to create something new or different. Techniques that were once used will still play into what is being created, but it will be created in a different way, through technology.
A great example of how Jones thesis in today’s culture is shown in numerous ways. The example I have found interest in is clothing/shoe design. For example, many years ago when creating a tennis shoe an artist would sketch the shoe out and then create the piece by going off of the image that was created. However, nowadays an artist can digitally design the clothing or shoe on the computer. For example Nike ID allows a viewer to design his or her own custom tennis shoe without having to sketch it on paper. “Design-it-yourself platforms are making it fun and easy to co-create product because of high usability and rich product visualization” (New York Times, Wong). The rich coloring of the design make it more appealing to the customer, to create this a designer had to sketch out what the final project looked like on paper. Once again the basic components come into play regardless of how advanced the technology may be. This goes hand in hand with this weeks reading, technology The basic components of sketching will still be used, but the technology of the computer will be able to enhance the item and make it will continue to grow, but the basic components will remain the same. From personal experience of working for Nike I understand and have seen the components of how technology has been used to strengthen the overall affect of their company. Although, the basic uses of technology are still in use and always will be.
Reflection:
The reading from this week, Computer Graphics: Effects of Origins, by Jones talks about historical examples and brings up examples of art when referring to video games. Generation after generation remixing and technology continue to grow and more and more individuals in society begin to use them. Technology will always have the same base, however components of the base will continue to change and grow. I was also able to understand computer graphics and relate that to components of art. “New forms of art and technology are frequently cast in the mode of old forms, just as aspects of material and symbolic culture have been. Only when these new forms become available to the larger population can they affect cultural patterns of maintenance and change” (Jones, 21). Regardless of how fast technology will/may grow, the basic components of technology will always remain. Although, art will always help technology grow. Without art games as well as many other items of technology would not be considered art.
Future Goals:
In the future I would like to dedicate more of my time to technology and how it is considered art. I am extremely interested in seeing how far technology will go, to see if there will be an eventual end to technology. I am curious to see the impact art will have on technology as well. I have always had interest in design, I hope to spend time in the future designing computer websites for my own company one day.
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