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When it comes to one of the oldest of digital arts, namely pixel art, a major question still stands: What is pixel art? Used by many in many different mediums, some pixel artists put very strict rules on what works can be called pixel art, while others simply ignore them. Can pixel art survive by itself? Do mixed techniques misrepresent pixel art? In this article, these questions that have been discussed within closed pixel art communities for several decades will be addressed. Pixel art exhibition criteria in various gallery sites and their effects will be observed under different aspects and a series of design guidelines will be presented.  \nKeywords: Digital Art, Communication Design, Social Media  \nSuggested Citation  \nÜnlüer, A. A. (2017) . Identity and Representation Problems of Pixel Art. Inonu University Journal of Arts and Design , 7(15), 211-223.  \nExtended Abstract  \nIntroduction  \nToday, digital arts are moving into the boundries of universal arts and this brings up many unanswered questions; such ashow to exhibit 3D graphics or interactive works in museums and how to preserve and copyright video games.  \nOne of the earliest of the digital visualization techniques, pixel art, comes along with many questions when it comes to online exhibition; the most important being what its definition is.  \nBeing created with earliest computer technology, pixel art is characterized over many limitations. Yet, as it is becoming popular once again along with mobile applications, technological restrictions do not apply and pixel art is being used within many different mixed techniques, which is only natural. However, in terms of introducing pixel art to masses, mixed media holds the risk of shrouding the character of the art, misrepresenting it. On the other hand, refusing mixed media all together prevents embracing new and unconventional artists.  \nMethodology  \nThe research question of this study is twofold. Firstly, a clear definition of pixel art must be made, to separate and position it amongst other digital visualization techniques. In order to do this, the characteristics of the technique needs to be clarified.  \nThe characteristics of pixel art were addressed under several different perspectives:  \nWhat are the distinctive features of pixel art?  \nWhat are the advantages, disadvantagesand common areas of use of pixel art?  \nWhat other techniques are often confused as pixel art?  \nWhat other techniques are often mixed with pixel art in mixed media works?  \nThroughout finding the answers to these questions, a clearer perspective on why pixel art should be treated differently, is  \nalso being answered. In short; pixel art is characterized with its limitations of the technology level of the period it was first used.  \nSecondly, the problems and dilemmas in current presentation of pixel art must be identified. In order to do this, various research was conducted.  \nViews from several generations of pixel artists were taken via interviews and web forum discussion. While most of these artists were the members or moderators of pixel art communities, a few mixed media users and physical pixel artists were also contacted with. They had many differing and even some seemingly contradicting requirements, but some general terms could be made.  \nHabits of several classes of visual communication design students were observed. In short, the students are always affected by the visual quality that can be achieved with pixel art, but when it comes to prac","cbCaihJrtoNG8tVq","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihJrtoNG8tVq","pdf",1016191,13,"English","# Abstract\n# Introduction\n# Methodology\n# Result and Discussion","[{\"question\":\"What key questions does the article raise about pixel art?\",\"answer\":\"It asks what pixel art is, whether mixed techniques misrepresent pixel art, and whether pixel art can survive as an independent form. It also considers how pixel art should be introduced to broader audiences through exhibition.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the study define and distinguish pixel art from other techniques?\",\"answer\":\"It proposes that a clear definition is needed to separate pixel art from other digital visualization techniques. 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