This book introduces you to the exciting world of generative art (artwork that are solely or partially created with the use of an autonomous system) through the medium of SVG and JavaScript. More specifically, it will teach the use of Graphery SVG (gySVG), a JavaScript library that closely mirrors the SVG spec and makes scripting SVG very intuitive and enjoyable. Armed with gySVG, the reader will be taught tried and trusted techniques in producing generative imagery. Each chapter will build upon the previous one, and those completely new to programming will be given a primer to help them find their feet. Beginning with a simple generative sketch that illustrates, and then explains, fundamental programming concepts such as variables, data types, operators, loops, conditionals and functions – the reader will go on to explore the power of Scalable Vector Graphics, how to play with randomness and regularity, how to use noise to create organic variance, and how to make sketches interactive and dynamic. More advanced topics will then be tackled, such as paths, filter effects, trigonometry, shape packing, flow fields and fractals. For web developers and designers and creative coders with an interest in digital and generative art as well as artists who are interested in learning to code with JavaScript.

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