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https://doi.org/10.14483/21450706.22275Published:
2025-07-04Issue:
Vol. 20 No. 38 (2025): Vol. 20 Núm. 38 (2025): Julio-diciembre 2025Section:
Sección CentralDefining an AI-Generated Artwork: A Transdisciplinary Concept for Cognitive Science, Computer Science, and Art Theory
Definición de una obra de arte generada por IA: un concepto transdisciplinario para la ciencia cognitiva, la informática y la teoría del arte
Definindo uma obra de arte gerada por IA: um conceito transdisciplinar para ciência cognitiva, ciência da computação e teoria da arte
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obras de arte generadas por IA, inteligencia artificial, arte, creatividad, definición (es).Keywords:
AI-generated artwork, artificial intelligence, art, creativity, definition (en).Keywords:
obras de arte geradas por IA, inteligência artificial, arte, criatividade, definição (pt).Downloads
Abstract (en)
The burgeoning capacity of artificial intelligence (AI) to generate artworks has ignited substantial interdisciplinary interest. However, the absence of a shared conceptual framework has hitherto impeded effective communication and collaboration among cognitive science, computer science, and art theory. This study addresses this lacuna through a comprehensive literature review by developing a transdisciplinary definition of an AI-generated artwork. It is proposed that an AI-generated artwork constitutes the confluence of three essential elements: (1) an autonomous AI-production of a new and surprising idea or artifact, (2) which passes an internal evaluation mechanism embedded in the very same AI, and (3) is considered a candidate of appreciation by a human audience. This definition provides a unified conceptual foundation to facilitate interdisciplinary research and deepen understanding of the nature of AI-generated art. Subsequent research should explore the applicability of this definition to diverse forms of AI-generated artworks and evaluate its implications for artistic practices.
Abstract (es)
La creciente capacidad de la inteligencia artificial (IA) para generar obras de arte ha despertado un gran interés interdisciplinario. Sin embargo, la ausencia de un marco conceptual compartido ha impedido hasta ahora la comunicación efectiva y la colaboración entre la ciencia cognitiva, la informática y la teoría del arte. Este estudio aborda esta laguna a través de una revisión exhaustiva de la literatura mediante el desarrollo de una definición transdisciplinaria de una obra de arte generada por IA. Se propone que una obra de arte generada por IA constituye la confluencia de tres elementos esenciales: (1) una producción autónoma de IA de una idea o artefacto nuevo y sorprendente, (2) que pasa por un mecanismo de evaluación interno integrado en la misma IA, y (3) es considerada candidata a ser apreciada por el público humano. Esta definición proporciona una base conceptual unificada para facilitar la investigación interdisciplinaria y profundizar la comprensión de la naturaleza del arte generado por IA. Las investigaciones posteriores deben explorar la aplicabilidad de esta definición a diversas formas de obras de arte generadas por IA y evaluar sus implicaciones para las prácticas artísticas.
Abstract (pt)
A crescente capacidade da inteligência artificial (IA) de gerar obras de arte tem despertado um grande interesse interdisciplinar. No entanto, a ausência de uma estrutura conceitual compartilhada até agora impediu a comunicação e a colaboração eficazes entre a ciência cognitiva, a ciência da computação e a teoria da arte. Este estudo aborda essa lacuna por meio de uma revisão abrangente da literatura, desenvolvendo uma definição transdisciplinar Defining an AI-Generated Artwork: A Transdisciplinary Concept for Cognitive Science. Propõese que uma obra de arte gerada por IA constitua a confluência de três elementos essenciais: (1) uma produção autônoma de IA de uma ideia ou artefato novo e surpreendente, (2) que passa por um mecanismo de avaliação interna integrado à própria IA e (3) é considerada candidata a ser apreciada pelo público humano. Essa definição fornece uma base conceitual unificada para facilitar a pesquisa interdisciplinar e aprofundar a compreensão da natureza da arte gerada por IA. Pesquisas futuras devem explorar a aplicabilidade dessa definição a várias formas de arte gerada por IA e avaliar suas implicações para as práticas artísticas.
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