Projection mapping as a form of contemporary media art. In my thesis, I present the initiation and history of projection mapping as a new trend emerging in media art. Taking into account major technical milestones I try to find out whether 3D projection mapping can be considered a standalone art form. In my analysis I focus on technological limitations, and I seek to understand how business oriented or street art focused it really is. In my research I also mention the different implementation forms of projection mapping and how it relates to other forms of fascination like fireworks. In this study I showcase those professional workshops that played essential role in its development over the years, as well as Hungarian experts whom managed achieve great international reputation and success. The aim of my thesis is to present a profound picture about projection mapping and the way how it became a unique art form, facilitating its recognition in the XXI. century. In my research, apart from diving in to referenced literature, I also conducted qualitative research methods the results of which are recorded, after generating data from written and oral interview questions. After all the research presented in this study I concluded not only that projection mapping stands it’s ground as an individual, unique, contemporary art form but also that it is one of the most determinate sub-branch of light art. It is still dubious whether monumentality remains in primary focus of projection mapping in the future or not.