Evolving Expressions and Art by Choice

Evolving Expressions and Art by Choice

One common criticism of algorithmic art is its slavish devotion to technical virtuosity at the expense of artistic intent and content. To address this problem, the author uses an algorithmic method known as "evolving expressions," which both challenges the technical ability of the artist a...

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Veröffentlicht in:Leonardo (Oxford) 2000-01, Vol.33 (2), p.93-99
1. Verfasser: Greenfield, Gary R.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Abstract art
Algebra
Artificial life
Artists' Articles
Computer art
Cubism
Evolutionary genetics
Fractals
Genotypes
Phenotypes
Special Section: Art and Biology
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Zusammenfassung:One common criticism of algorithmic art is its slavish devotion to technical virtuosity at the expense of artistic intent and content. To address this problem, the author uses an algorithmic method known as "evolving expressions," which both challenges the technical ability of the artist and also paves the way to "art by choice"--an art that re-creates what lies in the imagination by visualizing the creatures that live there, the creatures of our dreams.
ISSN:0024-094X
1530-9282
DOI:10.1162/0024094000552333