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## TL;DR

Digital art uses digital technology as part of the creation or presentation process. Forms include digital painting, 3D modeling, pixel art, generative art, NFT art, and interactive installations.

## Core Explanation

Generative art: artist defines rules or algorithms, and the computer executes part of the process. NFT (Non-Fungible Token, 2021): blockchain certificate of ownership — Beeple's 'Everydays' sold for $69M. Pixel art: retro aesthetic, limited palettes. Blender: free open-source 3D suite — modeling, sculpting, animation, rendering.

## Further Reading

- [Digital Art (Christiane Paul, 3rd Ed)](https://thamesandhudson.com/digital-art-9780500204238)

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