In this web content, the author discusses their BA thesis on Amiga ASCII art. They delve into the history and subculture of Amiga ASCII, highlighting its popularity in the 1990s. The author defines text art as a form of visual art that includes ASCII art and its sub-genres. They discuss the significance of letter characters in text art and how they form two-dimensional representations or images. The author describes their research process, including interviews with Amiga ASCII pioneers and the use of various written and internet sources. They also touch on the history of text art, including calligrams, typewriter art, and the emergence of ASCII art with the microcomputer revolution.
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