Naslov
On the Human Role in Generative Art: A Case Study of AI-driven Live Coding

Autori
Pošćić, Antonio ; Kreković, Gordan

Izvornik
Journal of Science and Technology of the Arts (1646-9798) 12 (2020), 3; 45-62

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
Artificial intelligence ; Generative art ; Live coding ; Generative music ; Computer art

Sažetak
The evolution of philosophical views on art is interwoven with trajectories of accelerating technological amelioration. In the emergence of generative algorithms there is a need for making sense of modern technologies that step in a realm previously reserved for humans–creativity. This paper aims to understand the role of the human in generative art by demystifying implications of black-box generative algorithms and their applications for artistic purposes. First, we shortly canvas the current state of practice and research in generative art, especially music. Then, we introduce Anastatica, a part performance, part installation built using data-driven generative live coding. Finally, we discuss implications of AI in art through a case study of Anastatica’s development and performance. We trace the path from algorithms to intelligence, applying musical and computer science theory to a practical case of generating a live coding musical performance, while focusing on aesthetic, compositional, conceptual, and phenomenological implications.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Računarstvo, Glazbena umjetnost

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