Artificial intelligence and contemporary artistic creation redefining authorship, symbolic value and aesthetic plurality
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artificial intelligence, artistic creation, digital authorship, aesthetic diversity, collaborative learningAbstract
This research examines how artificial intelligence (AI) influences current processes of artistic creation, aiming to understand how this technology redefines authorship, symbolic meaning, and aesthetic plurality. To achieve this, a qualitative approach was adopted, combining semi-structured interviews, non-participant observation, and analysis of artworks produced with AI. Furthermore, data triangulation was conducted to ensure interpretive coherence and analytical validity. The findings reveal that AI has broadened access to artistic production by enabling creation without the need for formal artistic training. However, this openness also generates dilemmas concerning authenticity, innovation, and visual uniformity, largely shaped by the dominance of Western styles embedded in algorithmic datasets. Finally, the study found that digital collaborative environments foster shared learning and strengthen aesthetic literacy. AI thus emerges as a dual agent that expands creative possibilities while requiring critical mediation and cultural diversity to preserve the symbolic value of contemporary art.
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