The Evolution of Media Arts

By iveseengodandiwasntimpressed
  • Russian invents CRT television

    Russian invents CRT television

    Everything has to start somewhere
  • German builds a prototype computer

    German builds a prototype computer

    These are gonna be super important later
  • Television becomes widespread in households

    Television becomes widespread in households

    Media art begins here, with things the world can actually consume
  • Video Art

    Video Art

    Inexpensive portable video cameras become available to the general public and are integrated into artistic practices
  • Personal computers (PCs) become more accessible and affordable

    Personal computers (PCs) become more accessible and affordable

    It's a lot easier to consume media art now, as it is accessible at home instead of requiring an exhibit
  • Museums, and other art functions begin to exhibit media art

    Museums, and other art functions begin to exhibit media art

    Media art is now being fully recognized like all other art
  • Games and online interfaces appear in the mainstream

    Games and online interfaces appear in the mainstream

    This allows media art to not only be found online as previously possible, but it is now fully recognized and assimilated into regular life