Web Work- A History of Internet Art
This history of the internet art, to me, was very hard to understand. For someone like myself who does not know a lot about the digital world, the passage was difficult to follow and understand because of the vocabulary used. I also was not about to relate to anything mentioned. Overall, the language used in this entry made learning about the history difficult; I essentially need the dummy version.
From what I could understand and touch on in the passage:
The article related Internet art to Andy Warhol’s Factory; “the people as well as the methods of production and distribution were all part of the project’s meaning.” This highlights that Internet art is interactive and depends on the user to navigate the work.
The passage made mention of jodi.org and how it gained cult status in the new-media art world. This emphasizes how web art allows the artist to reach a large crowd and gain a following for their beliefs.
The passage also mentioned the Internet hack 404. I could relate this to our recent art show, titled “ERROR. (404);.. PAGE NOT FOUND.” Before the show, I was unaware that the number 404 had any significance.
I also learned that cyberfeminism is a thing. I see how this is successful because women can broadcast their movement to many people, while being protected by the screen, making them stronger.
Lastly, the article focuses on the sense of community created by Internet art. Considering cult statuses, activist movements, etc., it is understandable to see how a trend of Internet is community. Web art can reach a large audience because it is broadcasted through the Internet.
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