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( 2.9 / 266 )>not much of art if a computer does it. its like painting mona lisa with one button press... cool program, but YOUR art? nah. selfgenerated art inmh no offence
First of all, let's start with an axiom that computer does not have any intelligence. Everything you can see on the screen is created by a human. Obviously it is self-evident and does not require any proof.
And now back to the question at its essence.
Let's have a look at Picasso's painting "Don Quijote":
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Provided Picasso does not paint it with hands but writes a computer program creating precisely the same picture, who would be the picture's author? And would the picture be worse because of that? I think, there is no doubt, Picasso is still supposed to be the author, not the computer (see the Ch.1). The way the picture is created does not influent on its artistic virtues. By all means it would still be a Picasso's masterpiece.
Let's go on. Let's suppose that Picasso not only writes a program which paints Don Quixote, but elaborates it so that the overall image becomes slightly different. Meaning, if the program can create a picture exactly LIKE THAT, one can change the program's parameters so that the picture is a little bit different from the original. Who is the author of the new picture? Still, Picasso is (see the Ch.1).
And let's go even further, Picasso creates a program which paints several different pictures and each of them is created in the same manner. And one of them is precisely the one as on the picture above. Who is the author of all the images? Is it computer? See the Ch.1. Picasso is the author because he has managed to force computer to PAINT and not to display senseless dots and lines.
Lets say a computer randomly spits out art it made. someone programmed it yeah, but its programmed on randomness so the programmer dindt draw each painting, the computer did.
So you can say: the musician didn't play, the piano did!
The programmer (artist) has made a concept, plot, stylistics, colors etc. Computer made only variations of this plot. Computer can't make something by own will because it's an inanimate device.
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( 3 / 191 )San Base Studios
Dec 08, 2008 09:00 ETIs It Art or Is It Science?
San Base Studio Presents the World's first Dynamic Paintings in an Exclusive Gallery Reception, December 11th from 6-9pm.
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Dec. 8, 2008) -
Attention Art, Lifestyle and Design Editors:
Since the dawn of visual art, paintings have been static. The artist paints an original concept or idea on canvas without depth, dimension or time. With the advent of computer technology we have experienced a shift in paradigm. Using the computer screen as a canvas we can breathe life into a previously static painting. Examples of this approach can be found in 3D computer games or in dynamic images generated by various screen-savers. Could these examples be considered art or are they simple machinations of computer technology? After all, even Jackson Pollock paintings don't follow the classical framework of visual art. Canadian artist San Base has dedicated his career to ending this debate. He is the pioneer of a new medium of art that utilizes the classical elements of painting, while harnessing the power of computer technology, to bring two drastically different disciplines together. Unlike 3D images created by computer artists, his paintings are composed of abstract images in the state of perpetual transformation. The overall idea of the painting remains unchanged, while the computer introduces infinite variations. San Base paintings are a new generation of paint on canvas. In the first public presentation of this new medium, San Base Studio presents Dynamic Paintings, in an exclusive reception for media, design professionals and art enthusiasts on December 11th at 88 Scollard Ave, Toronto from 6-9pm. For a demonstration of Dynamic Painting or to RSVP go to www.sanbasestudio.com/inv.htm.
"Dynamic Paintings are an innovation of art and science", says San Base, creator of the Dynamic Painting technology, "I have added a new level of complexity and quality to digital generative art that has never been seen before. Unlike other generative art examples that follow few classical principles and require very little input from the artist, my paintings are truly my creation. I'm a strong believer that innovation is often born when several drastically different disciplines come together. As an experienced programmer and an artist I have an added edge."
Dynamic paintings are ideal for decorative applications in the home, office or public space and add elegance and sophistication to the environment. A typical Dynamic Painting installation includes proprietary hardware connected to a large high definition LCD or Plasma monitor. The system and display can be tailored to a particular specification or design. The benefits of this genre are obvious-an endless supply of unprecedented and unpredictable paintings in the place of one static image.
Powerful modern computers and printing technology enable the printing of high resolution Dynamic snapshots on canvas. 48"x36", limited editions can be printed, using state of the art Giclee printing technology. Each print is signed and numbered by the artist. A catalogue of these paintings can be found at www.sanbasestudio.com/galleries.htm.
Dynamic Paintings can also be enjoyed on DVD. Each Dynamic DVD is a one hour snapshot of a looping Dynamic Painting. The art form can be brought to life using a standard DVD player and a high quality TV set making it a perfect economical solution for spaces with a high volume of people, like restaurants, malls or busy hallways.
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