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Pixel Art
Pixel Art is a form of digital art, created through the use of software, where images are edited on the pixel level. -
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The Early Years
The beginning of pixel art was challenging due to the lack of technology. Many developers were unexperienced. This led to really simple graphics and the art depended of the imagination of the player. -
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The 8- Bit Era
Even though developers were still very limited, there was still much progress from the years before. Designers tried to engage players by designing recognizable characters. This led to players being appealed by these game worlds. -
The 8- Bit Era
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The 16- Bit Era
At this time, arcades were at their peak. Pixel art was so advanced, that console systems could replicate what the arcades had. Creators were so comfortable with pixel art that they could designed their own game worlds. Some designers even tried to blend pixel art with 3D graphics. -
The 16- Bit Era
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The Slow Downfall of Pixel Art
Consoles like PlayStation and Nintendo worked hard to advance the concept of 3D graphics. Because of this, pixel art started to lose popularity. -
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The Modern Day
Even though 3D graphics established its dominance in the art world, pixel art still maintains popularity on the younger generation. Hand- held consoles had gain popularity through the years due to the demand of retroness. -
The Modern Day
