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What do you use the internet for?
I use the internet almost everyday. To send instant messages and emails, to check up on my networks,
to get lost in You Tube, to see what the weather is going to be like tomorrow, and just to surf the web and see where I end
up.
So, is the internet a work of art?
When I began making connections to art and the internet- I started to see that the internet is a work
of art. Full of graphically designed compositions in cyberspace. Some are functional, yet pleasing. Others are innovative,
and complex. Just like art has many different types of genres, so did webpages on the internet. Individuals like Matthew Ritchie
and Yael Kanarek use elements and principles of design in their website layout and make decisions on color and composition
to intrigue the viewer. Additionally, the process of making a website is similar to the process of other art studios. For
example, creating a ceramic pot takes skills, preparation, and mandatory materials. Creating a website is similar because
you need the adequate programs and you need to know how to work them. There is a certain level of education, which can be
referred to as art education. The process is a progressive and contemplative. Therefore, the internet and it’s many
artistically created websites are artistically generated and art driven.
Why don't we usually view the internet with an artistic
eye?
The internet is so active, that it easy to pay no heed to the graphic design it displays. Functional objects are often
ignored for their artistic potential. For example, when one critiques a painting they are clearly viewing it as a piece of
artwork. However, one may not use the same criteria for a coffee mug that they drink out of every morning. The internet, furthermore,
is an example of how functionality can make the artistic aspects become blurred and ignored.
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