Tatiana Damore

ASCII art has a rich history dating back to the early days of computer technologies. In the 1960s, as computers were becoming more widely used, artists and programmers began creating images using the limited characters available in the ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) character set. Origins of ASCII art in early computer technologiesEarly ASCII art consisted of simple images made up of characters like letters, numbers, and symbols. These images were often used in computer graphics and printed materials due to the limitations of early display technology.Evolution and popularization of ASCII art in online communitiesWith the rise of online communities in the 1980s and 1990s, ASCII art gained popularity as a form of self-expression and communication.