Definition of graphics

The word "graphics" has its roots in the field of printing and art. In the 16th century, "graphics" was derived from the Greek words "graphikos," meaning "drawing," and "graphē," meaning "writing." Initially, the term referred to the art of writing and drawing by hand. With the advent of printing technologies in the 19th century, "graphics" began to encompass the process of engraving and etching words and images onto metal plates. In the 20th century, with the rise of computer graphics and digital imaging, the term expanded to include the design and manipulation of visual information using computer software. Today, "graphics" encompasses a broad range of visual arts, including computer-generated imagery, graphic design, and visual effects, among others.