The advent of computers has led to the creation of an entirely new genre of art – digital art. Just as the renaissance was a rejection of the medieval ideals, digital art is a rejection of the traditional concept of what art can be. Instead of utilizing traditional mediums such as paint, digital art is created through technology. Artists have been able to use computers to expand their imaginations and be creative in a way that was previously limited by human ability. This has contributed to the creation of new themes and techniques in contemporary art, echoing the impact of the development of oil paints during the Renaissance.

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