key term - Nam June Paik

Definition

Nam June Paik was a Korean-American artist considered to be the founder of video art. He used television sets as his primary medium to create innovative artworks that explored technology, media culture, and the relationship between humans and machines.

Related terms

Video Art: Artistic works that utilize video technology as their primary medium.

Media Culture: The collective ideas, beliefs, attitudes, and values that are influenced by mass media such as television, film, internet, etc.

Interactivity: The ability for viewers or users to actively engage with an artwork or technology through participation or manipulation.