When considering the similarities and differences between traditional art mediums and multimedia art, should one be valued more than the other?
One could argue that traditional art should be more highly regarded than multimedia art simply because it has been prominent for much longer, because there have been so many masterpieces that have been created using traditional mediums, because it is more accessible, or a number of other reasons. Multimedia art, on the other hand, sometimes has a tendency to be grouped with technologies that are not typically viewed as artistic. Multimedia art may also be less valued because some people feel it takes less effort or talent to create. However, no art form should be considered more significant or more like "real art" than another. Traditional art and multimedia art are very different in many ways, but not in their level of legitimacy. Multimedia art is one way art is changing for the better, and it will only continue to evolve.
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Hi Tamara,
Loving your comparison between fine and multimedia arts. Multimedia is a direct descendant of fine art and therefore the two are linked together for eternity.
It would be very difficult to match some of the fine pieces of art done up to this point in our history, quality wise. I think what makes multimedia so intriguing and important is the ability to randomize art with math and motion as well as point people to other places via links and sound.
There is a lot more unexplored territory in the multimedia arts for an artist to contribute new ideas and uses, thus making his/her own niche in the medium.
Great writing, don't stop... Keep it up! I found your blog through Google by searching for "multimedia blog". Later!
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