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'The Lament for Icarus 2020' is one of my digital-artwork, created in 2D/3D softwares. It's my way of paying homage to the classicist artist Herbert James Draper.  we can still comprehend the deep meaning contained in Greek mythology.

https://3dmiao.artstation.com/store/art_posters/2kBJR/the-lament-for-icaru-2020

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 week ago (19 children)

I have to ask this, & it might sound bad, but...

If 'real' art, created by a living artist, is indistinguishable from AI art, what is the difference? Especially if the art is digital, as this appears to be, so cannot exist in '3d space'?

I'm not trying to be an ass, it's a genuine question on my part because you expressed relief that this is a 'real' piece, but, why?

[–] [email protected] 16 points 1 week ago (10 children)

Can't speak for the person you're asking, but a lot of us who appreciate art appreciate the talent and skill it takes to translate a vision into whatever medium. Lots and lots of people get cool ideas, but artists take those ideas and bring them to life. Just typing the idea into a prompt box and having the result spit out doesn't seem like the same thing.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I don't know the answer but I do know that I enjoy a live concert or play because of the talent on display. There's something special about seeing it happen in real time. I think real art might point to something similar.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 days ago

While I agree, I also wonder how much art has not been conceived as the person with the idea had no way to realise it. We now have tools that non artists can use to create art. A lot is awful, but some is wonderful. When photography first started, it was not considered art.

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