Is Writing Prompts Really Making Art?

The main issues raised in the article are as follows:

  1. Difficulty in accurately describing visual art: It is challenging to use words to describe abstract and non-figurative art. Models may struggle to understand metaphors or analogies, which are often integral to visual art.
  2. Use of existing data and copyright concerns: The reliance on past art created by human artists raises questions about copyright. Moreover, relying too heavily on existing art may hinder creativity and innovation.
  3. Lack of physical interaction: Traditional art involves physical interaction with the medium, whereas systems using text to create images are entirely digital and lack direct contact with the art itself. For this model to be considered a new form of art, artists should embrace the characteristics and limitations of the model rather than solely trying to imitate traditional art. They should strive to produce something entirely innovative.

Reproducing the First Issue: Visual Metaphors

We will attempt to visually illustrate and generate metaphors. It should be noted that the article does not contain any specific metaphors.

The first image represents emerging from the 'ocean of tears' metaphor:

Ocean of Tears

Objection:

Abstract Ocean

Another metaphor:

×´His eyes were the windows to his soul×´

Eyes to Soul

Objection:

Portrait with Emphasis on Eyes

The instructions I gave this time were more detailed. I asked for a portrait of a person with very emphasized eyes, creating a feeling of softness and depth through the eyes. The portrait should convey rich emotion and reflect the character of the person through their eyes.

The next issue to address is about artists and copyrights

A representative will describe a scene in the style of Van Gogh's "Starry Night":

Van Gogh Style Scene

Objection:

Resistance Image Van Gogh Inspired Image

Expand the discussed issue to a similar modus:

I considered creating a more challenging task that may be difficult to comprehend visually, such as describing malfunctioning or turned off electrical devices.

Air Conditioner Laundry Machine
Mixer Traffic Light

Noa Morag | HIT