The artist programs a set of rules for the computer to follow, leading to the creation of a piece of artwork.
Algorithmic art refers to the process of creating artwork that is entirely computer-generated or algorithmically determined. The artist programs a set of rules for the computer to follow, leading to the creation of a piece of artwork. This can result in unimaginable new ideas but does require the artist to relinquish some element of control over the final result.