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A common theme through the introduction and chapter one of Internet art is the communication that is available with this media.  Artists across the world can access and view each others work and therefore make their names more well known.  It seems like the greatest way to publicize yourself and reach a greater audience.  For example, the networking that emerged in America and Europe during "development booms" made many projects known to the net art scene even though it was small.  I think one of the most interesting elements of early internet art is the travel and documentary part of it.   Having access to travel journals and pictures is a very practical way for visitors to take advantage, as well as a very easy way to let the artist put his work in the public.  

Art and communication together also seem to be synonymous with each other because in art that is not digital, there is still a sense of communicating a message to the viewer, however, internet art allows the viewer to gain even more of an idea of what the piece is about through interaction, text and accessibility.   Communication between countries is also another huge advantage because you can receive criticism or analysis from somebody without having to meet face to face.  I never realized that internet art was actually practiced  so to learn that it is affordable, easy to access and reaches to a wide range of people is refreshing.