Questions on new media art

1.Dada and new media art both described as reactions. What did they react to?

Both Dada and new media react to the the digitization of cultural forms and information technology revolution.

2.What are some similarities of new media art to Dada, Pop art and Video art?

Some similarities are they all engaged with the commercial culture like advertisements and        magazines. They all focus on the concepts rather than the representation or skills. Also, the internet serves as a tool for them to explore the changing relationship between technology and culture. 

3.When was net art first included in a major exhibition: Documenta X?

   1997 

4.Is new media art focused in one country? Why or why not?

No, because internet serves as a worldwide channel for new media art to spread. For example there is email lists or different communication websites for people to spread the arts, for promotion or even exhibitions. 

5.Why were many artists drawn to new media art from other disciplines?

Many artists were drawn to new media art from other disciplines because computer and the internet has been globalized. There is a widespread use of internet, which become one of the most popular thing that people will engage in. Other than this made the new media art convenient to the artist but can also have more audiences easily.