Minecraft wiki entry for Pixel_art, associated text: Pixel art refers to a player using blocks to make certain figures from real life or in Minecraft. These blocks are usually colorful blocks, such as wool or concrete. Pixel art has no real purpose for survival, but it may be fun to show your friends what all you can make using the limited amount of the blocks in Minecraft. Life figures are often harder to make, because of the fact that they are not made up of blocks.