An Investigation of the Use of Technology and its Impact on the Creation of Digital Artworks

Abstract

Due to increasing developments and high speed in the world of technology, the conflict between art and technology has begun to increase in recent decades. The huge differences between the worlds of technology and arts have led to a great shift in the nature of art and artistic endeavors. On the other hand, we cannot ignore the positive effects of technology on artists and their products. In addition, the computerized effects and specially designing softwares for editing pictures have their own place and significance, helping technicians to a great deal that we cannot simply evaluate them negatively on this matter. With the advent of computer and its use in art, we are now looking forward to the evolution of art. Using computer, artists can create something that was not possible before. Digital art has not only expanded the definition of art but also increased the accessibility of art to the world. However, technology with its own attraction is regarded as one of the main steps in reaching expertise in artistic domains, making digital world the main opponent of traditional arts. Applying descriptive-analytical method and gathering data via library sources, this study aims to define digital arts as one of the new arts in contemporary age and explore the interaction of these two distinct fields, i.e. technology and arts, in recent decades. The findings show that digital world have suitable and unique features for art and artists. Using digital products is by no means problematic provided that the artist maintains the authenticity in his digital works of art. There is a possibility of using digital media to produce more attractive artwork.