Generative Art Timeline · Chapter 6: Personal Computer Era (1980s)
1987
Scanners Become Available for PCs

A transformative development occurred in the realm of personal computing with the availability of scanners for PCs. This technological advancement enabled users to digitize physical images and documents, bridging the gap between the analog and digital worlds. The newfound ability to convert photographs, artwork, and printed material into digital formats revolutionized content creation, graphic design, and document management. The integration of scanners into personal computing marked a significant step toward the digitization of visual information, paving the way for diverse applications across industries and contributing to the democratization of image digitization.
Text by Peter Bauman. Generative Art Timeline, Le Random.
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- democratization, digitization, graphic design, Technology and Art
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- personal computer, scanners
Echoes across time
- 1951 · Edmund C. Berkeley Begins Publishing Computers and Automation
- 1968 · Notable computer artworks
- 1968 · Computer Graphic Exhibition at Brno House of Arts