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121 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1976
The value of the computer for artists lies not in its ability to mimic what man can do, but in providing a means for man to accomplish artistic endeavors which ordinarily would lie beyond his technical scope.
We do not have to ask: what can the computer do?, but reverse the question by asking ourselves: what do we want to do? and then consider whether the help of a machine could be useful for our purpose.
This brings us to a new definition of computer art—art produced by the computer which is essentially out of the control of its operator.
The artist now goes to an art supply store to purchase a given set of tools, whereas the computer artist can create the tools he will use. This is remarkable and allows for unlimited possibilities in the art to be created.