Virtual reality – from technology to the art

Abstract

Purpose of Article. The study is related to the consideration of virtual reality as a new trend
in the development of audiovisual arts. Methodology of investigation consists in analyzing the
development of virtualization technologies in their historical, technological and aesthetic aspects.
Scientific Novelty of the work is that analyzes the technologies of virtual reality in their
relationship with the development of screen audiovisual arts. Conclusions. The growing power of
computers and the development of software allow today to create ever more realistic virtual worlds
that blur the line between real and virtual. Virtual reality itself is becoming a new aesthetic and
artistic instrument, a new reality for audiovisual arts, which requires artists to adopt new
approaches and professional mastering of this powerfu ltool to influence the audience.
Key words: virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality, computer special effects