{"id":9596,"date":"2023-07-18T08:05:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-18T08:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nft.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/07\/18\/a-rough-guide-to-every-digital-art-genre-we-could-think-of-makersplace-editorial\/"},"modified":"2023-07-18T08:05:00","modified_gmt":"2023-07-18T08:05:00","slug":"a-rough-guide-to-every-digital-art-genre-we-could-think-of-makersplace-editorial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nft.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/07\/18\/a-rough-guide-to-every-digital-art-genre-we-could-think-of-makersplace-editorial\/","title":{"rendered":"A Rough Guide to Every Digital Art Genre We Could Think Of | MakersPlace Editorial"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The fusion of art and technology has given rise to myriad digital art genres and subgenres, each boasting its own distinct style and approach.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This post serves as your rough guide to the varied landscape of digital art, giving a quick primer on each genre\u2019s unique characteristics and pointing to a few key figures to kickstart your exploration. When available, we also link to more comprehensive essays on a specific genre \u2014 and this list is ever-growing.\u00a0<\/p>\n

From the nostalgic charm of pixel art to the immersive experiences offered by virtual reality, this journey through the digital art landscape aims to enlighten and inspire, leaving you with a newfound appreciation for the creativity that technology enables and maybe a few new favorite genres or artists along the way.\u00a0<\/p>\n

NB: This is a living blog post \u2014 an overly ambitious piece of work that will always be at least slightly incomplete and thus a work in progress. If there\u2019s a genre you believe we\u2019ve missed, please let us know: email: editorial@makersplace.com<\/a> \/ Twitter @makersplace\u00a0<\/p>\n

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3D Modeling and Sculpting<\/h2>\n

In the realm of digital art, 3D modeling and sculpting stand out as influential techniques used to create intricate three-dimensional objects and characters. Technological advancements have empowered artists to pursue realism and detail in their work while incorporating animation, VR, and 3D printing to further bring their works to life.\u00a0<\/p>\n

3D modeling and 3D sculpting, while both integral to digital art, differ in their approaches and applications. 3D modeling, the backbone of 3D applications, relies on polygons and mathematical calculations to create and manipulate objects. Artists use shapes, lines, and vector points to generate 3D models, making it ideal for geometric objects like chairs. With deliberate control over each polygon, the mesh remains intact, requiring no extra steps for topology.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, 3D sculpting offers a more organic process, using brush-like tools to manipulate polygonal meshes. Artists work with digitized clay-like material and tools that push, pull, pinch, and smooth, creating detailed sculptures that resemble real-life textures and objects. Sculpting is best suited for organic objects like characters or tree trunks. Artists begin with broad manipulations and gradually move to finer details by increasing polygon count, spending anywhere from 30 minutes to hundreds of hours on a project, depending on complexity and skill.<\/p>\n

Full overview of 3D Modeling and Sculpting coming soon.<\/em><\/p>\n

3 Artists Doing 3D Modeling or Sculpture<\/h3>\n
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  1. Jama Jurabaev<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Hannes Hummel<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Stephan Duquesnoy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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