Nam June Paik is widely recognized as a pioneer of analog media art, known for his innovative use of television and video technology in artistic expression.

Digitization refers to the process of converting analog information into digital form, enabling the representation and manipulation of data using binary digits (bits).

Fluxus was an international artistic movement that emerged in the 1960s, characterized by its experimental and anti-art approach. Fluxus artists often incorporated technology and new media into their performances, installations, and happenings.

Photo manipulation refers to the process of altering or enhancing digital images using software, often to create artistic effects or to convey a specific message.

Augmented Reality Art involves the use of technology to overlay digital information onto the real world, creating an interactive and immersive experience for the viewer.

Generative Art refers to the creation of art using autonomous systems, such as algorithms and computer code, that generate unique and often unpredictable results.

The rise of the internet in the 1990s had a profound impact on the development of digital media art, enabling artists to share and exhibit their work globally and fostering new forms of online artistic collaboration.

Virtual Reality Art involves the use of VR technology to create immersive digital environments that allow viewers to interact with and experience the artwork in a simulated space.

Rafael Lozano-Hemmer is a Mexican-Canadian artist known for his interactive installations that explore themes of surveillance, technology, and human interaction.

AI Art refers to the use of artificial intelligence algorithms, such as machine learning and neural networks, to create digital art that often exhibits unique and unexpected patterns and forms.

Interactivity is a defining characteristic of digital media art, allowing viewers to engage with and influence the artwork through their actions or inputs.

Responsive Art refers to digital art that reacts and adapts to its surroundings, often through the use of sensors and real-time data processing.

Casey Reas is an American artist and programmer known for his pioneering work in generative art, using code to create dynamic and evolving visual compositions.

3D Art is a broad term encompassing digital art created using 3D modeling and animation software, allowing artists to create virtual objects, environments, and animations.

The rapid evolution of technology poses a challenge to the preservation of digital media art, as new formats and software may render older works inaccessible or obsolete.