A Brief History of Images on the Web

This article explores the history of images on the Web, starting with a definition of 'image' and an overview of human-created images, from Stone Age paintings to portraits.It then presents essential milestones in developing digital images, such as the first digitized photograph, the evolution of digital cameras, image editor software, and image file formats.Finally, it explores the history of images on the Web, recounting the story of the first photograph on the network and the technological advancements leading up to the present day, including social media platforms for photo sharing and the emergence of AI-generated imagery.The article concludes with a brief discussion on the future of images on the Web.