ANSI & ASCII Art
An artpack is an archive of computer artwork which is distributed in a compressed format such as ZIP or RAR.
While most artpacks today contain either ANSI and ASCII art or hirez VGA, they may also include a combination of RIPscrip art, tracked or otherwise digital music, poetry and editorials, 3D computer animation and related software utilities.
The first artpack ever was The Acquisition, released by ACiD Productions in 1990s. Artpacks were often released on a monthly basis by competing groups in the artscene. Very few groups still carry on the tradition of monthly releases in this day, rather they opt to release their artpacks without any defined schedule.
Artpacks are recognized as one of the primary reasons that the early computer art scene is so well preserved and documented in relation to other underground computer scenes at the time.
Edited from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artpack
While most artpacks today contain either ANSI and ASCII art or hirez VGA, they may also include a combination of RIPscrip art, tracked or otherwise digital music, poetry and editorials, 3D computer animation and related software utilities.
The first artpack ever was The Acquisition, released by ACiD Productions in 1990s. Artpacks were often released on a monthly basis by competing groups in the artscene. Very few groups still carry on the tradition of monthly releases in this day, rather they opt to release their artpacks without any defined schedule.
Artpacks are recognized as one of the primary reasons that the early computer art scene is so well preserved and documented in relation to other underground computer scenes at the time.
Edited from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artpack
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Reviews (7)
jos. h.
Jan 23, 2015
If you know anything about ANSI/ASCII graphics; this app displays them perfectly.
Dar. P.
Oct 11, 2016
I love the art, but the app won't display many pieces of art.
ROC. L.
Jan 6, 2016
DO NOT WASTE UR TIME! ANOTHER BULL SHI- APP! What the hell is up with these apps lately?
Jac. B.
May 22, 2015
Not opening any of the files? It's such a shame :( Am I missing something?
Chr. P.
Jan 29, 2015
The BBS days were the best.
DA. S.
Jul 25, 2017
Its stupid
I used to be a huge fan of ascii art. And just found the love fo it again recently. There is no better show of talent from artist. They great looking images from a very limited pool of tools. And now on my tablet.