ANSI Art is a form of digital art created using the ANSI character set, which includes letters, numbers, and symbols. This art style emerged in the 1980s and became popular in the early days of computer graphics, particularly in BBS (Bulletin Board System) communities. Artists would use text characters to create images, often displayed in a terminal or command-line interface. The creation of ANSI Art involves arranging characters in a grid to form pictures, often with vibrant colors. It is distinct from other digital art forms because it relies solely on text characters rather than pixels. Today, ANSI Art is appreciated for its nostalgic value and is often featured in retro gaming and digital art exhibitions.