Technology has advanced rapidly over the past decade and has changed the way that we live our lives. The introduction into our world of pcs, the internet, and mobile phones has greatly influenced the way that we live. Communication with people all over the world is a simple key press away. These advances in technology have opened many new doors for us all, whether we work in a technological area or whether we just have a home pc. Not only has technology had a huge effect on everyday life but also in all areas of arts and science. However, how is technology changing art today?
             Throughout history, technology has had an influence on both artists and art. Human nature demands that we explore the unknown. Over the years there have been many great artists, engineers, and scientists, none more so than Leonardo Da Vinci. An artist, but also with nonartistic pursuits in anatomy, botany, cartography, geology, mathematics, aeronautics, optics, mechanics, astronomy, hydraulics, sonics, civil engineering, weaponry, and city planning. An amazing man who many feels was born ahead of his time. Leonardo's work is a great example of how art and technology can work together to create masterpieces. One of the keys to Leonardo's success was his rule of premise; "Although human subtlety makes a variety of inventions......it will never devise an invention more beautiful, more simple or more direct than does nature because in her inventions nothing is lacking and nothing is superfluous." (Leonardo) This simple observation by Leonardo as something that helped him greatly with all of his creations. Leonardo died in 1519, however even in today's hi-tech society; scientists, artists, and engineers still look to his work for inspiration. Technology has come a long way since Leonardo was alive and with it the arts have naturally progressed alongside.
             The purpose of technology is to solve problems and make life easier for us. The introducti...