Art and Technology?

[yolk]

To all of you brilliant people:

What is technology's role in Art? Or what can Art do for technology?

Isn't a programmer just as tuned to their craft as any painter or musician? (Things already considered "Art")

If one doesn't consider themselves on that same level why don't they reach or aspire to get there?

[gharbad]

Does everyone who enjoys sketching aspire to the greatness of DaVinci?

Not everyone wants/needs to be the best in their field. Let alone the fact that mediocre programmers are able to eke out a respectable living..

[yolk]

So how does a programmer who doesn't aspire to be greater think about code? Do they consider it a skill?

Would it be enjoyable for some to utilize such skill for expression?