Manovich states that "New media is interactive. In contrast to old media where the order of presentation is fixed, the user can now interact with a media object." This idea is broad to me, I have a hard time strictly clarifying what is considered old media versus new media. If new media is interactive, is he referring to computer programming and technology such as photo editing programs and technology that allows you to alter art, or is he referring to art work that requires audience participation in galleries and such. My question would be, how does one clarify the "interactiveness" of a new media project compared to an old media project, and what is important about interactiveness that distincts old from new media?
My second question is based off of his statement, "..new media technologies externalize and objectify reasoning, and that they can be used to augment or control it, are based on the assumption of the ismorphism of mental representation.." if new media externalizes reasoning, does this mean that there is no definite purpose in the artwork, or objectivity behind the creation? OR does this statement mean that because of new technology and programs that can alter and help produce artwork and digital media, the product is less meaningful and internal purposes and intentions are out the window?
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