The Art World and the World Wide Web

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A graphics standard created to improve upon, and replace the GIF standard. Podcast

A Web feed of audio or video that can be subscribed to and downloaded to your MP3 player automatically. You can then listen or watch the content whenever and wherever you want. Pop-up Blocker

A utility that prevents unwanted pop-up windows from appearing on your screen. QR Codes

QR Codes are 2D barcodes that can encode all sorts of information. Commonly used for URL embedding, they present a way for galleries to have artful URL redirecting. Responsive Design

An approach to web design in which a site is crafted to provide an optimal viewing experience—easy reading and navigation with a minimum of resizing, panning, and scrolling—across a wide range of devices (from desktop computer monitors to mobile phones). RSS (Really Simple Syndication)

A Web feed format that summarizes the content on a website. It allows you to track any new content on a website without having to frequently go to the site. Quicktime

A video plugin developed by Apple Computer capable of playing back video and sound.

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