Creative Arts Research Articles

Application of Stable Diffusion and LoRA Models in AI Drawing

Abstract. This paper explores the application of Stable Diffusion model and LoRA (Low-Rank Adaptation) model in AI-generated artwork. The authors introduce the foundational principles of Stable Diffusion model and LoRA, as well as their application in high-quality image generation. Using three popular datasets ImageNet, COCO, and CelebA we apply various image quality assessment metrics, including PSNR (Peak Signal-to-Noise Ratio), IS (Inception Score), and FID (Frchet Inception Distance), and further validate their potential in artistic creation through subjective evaluations. By comparing the performance of these two models across different datasets, we examine their strengths, weaknesses, areas for improvement in image generation tasks, along with user experience considerations. The experimental results show that the Stable Diffusion model excels in terms of image quality and diversity, while the LoRA model offers significant benefits in computational efficiency and resource usage. Through comprehensive experimental evaluations, this paper provides a scientific basis for model selection in AI art creation and offers insights for the future development of hybrid models.

INTEGRATION OF ART AND TECHNOLOGY: INNOVATIVE DEVELOPMENT OF CALLIGRAPHY IN THE ERA OF BIG DATA

The development of art is closely linked to technological advancements. As a traditional Chinese art form, calligraphy is transformed into data in the era of big data, offering new possibilities and practical pathways for integration with technology. Under the influence of big data, the calligraphy database, educational platforms for calligraphy, the creation and authentication of calligraphy works, and calligraphy research have all been significantly impacted. Big data technologies enable the classification, storage, and retrieval of historical calligraphy works, delving into stylistic features and historical evolution. These advancements provide a rich foundation for the digital preservation of calligraphy, artistic creation and research, the establishment and development of educational platforms, and market analysis of calligraphy. However, the integration of big data and calligraphy also presents challenges, such as the redefinition of calligraphy and its stakeholders, the inability of AI-generated calligraphy to express human individuality, and risks associated with data pollution. KEYWORDS: Big Data; Calligraphy, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Integration of Art and Technology

What Makes Me Happy and what Worries Me? A Cross-national Comparison of Stressors and Resources for Stress Relief Among Youth

AbstractNumerous evidence-based programs aim to promote youth mental health. Unfortunately, however, they often fail to engage the target group and lack cultural sensitivity. The present study addresses these issues by using a participatory approach to look at variations of stressors and resources for stress relief among students (12-15 years) in three European countries. Two participatory workshops were conducted in three schools in Austria, Poland and Slovenia, with a total of 81 students participating in the first workshop, and 83 in the second. This study presents the findings derived from two distinct participatory activities wherein participants reported their stressors (Relevant Topics activity) and resources (Photovoice activity). Overall, the study revealed remarkable similarities in stressors and resources across the three countries, but differences were also identified. Stressors relating to interpersonal relationships, school, and self-concept were common themes. While concerns regarding health, future, and global issues were less frequently mentioned, they remained persistent across all countries, an indication of their growing relevance amid today’s multiple crises. Animals, sports, and relationships emerged as the most frequently reported resources. Creative arts and expression, music, and calm activities like reading, and spending time in nature were also frequently cited. Notably, engagement with digital devices or social media emerged neither as a common stressor nor as a notable personal resource. The findings will be used to inform the content development of a culturally sensitive digital mental health promotion program, covering salient topics comprehensively while ensuring diversity awareness.

Exploring RSA Cryptography: Principles and Applications in Image Encryption and Microcontroller Security

Diffusion models in AI-generated content (AIGC) have revolutionized image generation with their ability to transform noise into structured data through a denoising process. Despite their prowess, these models grapple with high computational demands, inconsistent image quality, and challenges in producing high-resolution images. This paper discusses the performance of diffusion models in image generation, emphasizing the need for improved computational efficiency, generation quality, and contextual understanding. Future research is aimed at developing real-time generation technologies, addressing ethical and legal concerns, and enhancing data privacy measures. With these advancements, diffusion models are expected to achieve broader application, enhanced performance, and increased safety in image generation, expanding their utility in fields such as advertising, medical imaging, and art creation. The potential of diffusion models to meet the increasing demands for quality, content, and diversity in image applications makes them a pivotal area of study in visual technology and artificial intelligence.

The Evolution of Digital Art: From Early Experiments to Contemporary Practices

This paper explores the evolution of digital art, tracing its development from the early experiments of the 1960s to the diverse contemporary practices of the 21st century. It examines key technological advancements, such as the transition from 2D to 3D art, the rise of the internet, and the integration of artificial intelligence, which have redefined artistic creation and audience interaction. The role of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and blockchain technology in the commercialization and authentication of digital art is discussed, as well as the impact of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) in creating immersive art experiences. Additionally, the paper addresses ethical and philosophical questions regarding authorship, ownership, and the environmental impact of digital art. Ultimately, this study highlights the profound influence of digital technologies on art and offers insights into the future trajectory of the field.

Application of big data and artificial intelligence in visual communication art design

In the era of continuous development of computer technology, the application of artificial intelligence (AI) and big data is becoming more and more extensive. With the help of powerful computer and network technology, the art of visual communication (VISCOM) has ushered in a new chapter of digitalization and intelligence. How vision can better perform interdisciplinary and interdisciplinary artistic expression between art and technology and how to use more novel technology, richer forms, and more appropriate ways to express art has become a new problem in visual art creation. This essay aims to investigate and apply VISCOM art through big data and AI methods. This essay proposed the STING algorithm for big data for multi-resolution information clustering in VISCOM art. In addition, the convolutional neural network (CNN) in AI technology was used to identify the conveyed objects or scenes to achieve the purpose of designing art with different characteristics for different scenes and groups of people. STING is a multi-resolution clustering technique for big data, with the advantage of efficient data processing. In the experimental part, this essay selected a variety of design contents in VISCOM art, including logo design, text design, scene design, packaging design and poster design. STING and CNN algorithms were used to cluster and AI-identify the design elements 16 of the design projects might contain. The results showed that the overall average clustering accuracy was above 82%, the accuracy of scene element recognition mainly was above 80%, and the accuracy of facial recognition was above 80%; this showed that this essay applied AI and big data to the design of VISCOM, and had a good effect on the clustering and identification of design elements. According to expert scores, these applications’ reliability and practicality scores were above 70 points, with an average of about 80 points. Therefore, applying big data and AI to VISCOM in this essay is reliable and feasible.

The Role of AI: Speculative Design in Redefining Artistic Collaboration

This paper considers the role of artificial intelligence as an emerging creative collaborator within artistic practices through the frame of speculative design. As technology continues to reshape the creative landscape, AI is increasingly moving from a tool to a co-creative partner in the artistic process. Speculative design is used in this paper to imagine and contrast possible future scenarios in which AI will play a significant role in the creation of art, to explore emerging opportunities and challenges from this integration. The article, guided by three key research questions, investigates how human artists perceive the role of AI in art, the key contributions of AI in collaborative settings, and how speculative design might help clarify the outcomes of AI-assisted versus traditional artistic creation. A comprehensive review of the literature underlines the current state of AI, concerning art forms in visual arts, music, and literature. This, however, must be availed with the gap about research at large in terms of authorship, originality, and ethical implications. The project shows, through speculative scenarios and interviews with practising artists, that while AI holds the potential to extend human creativity through new tools and techniques, several ethical issues regarding authorship and ownership and the possible suppression of human creativity arise. The discussion emphasizes the importance of preserving human agency and the need to develop ethics concerning the use of AI in the arts. In all, while AI affords exciting new opportunities in the realm of collaborative art, great care must be exercised in its integration.

6-Fold path to self-forgiveness: an interdisciplinary model for the treatment of moral injury with intervention strategies for clinicians

Conscience is the indestructible core of one’s personal identity and their sense of agency in the world. When it passes judgment against them, it generates inner conflict (i.e., moral injury). At its core, moral injury is about trust and sacred relationships, particularly the loss of safe connection with self, society, God/Divine/a Higher Power, and the world. The clash between a person’s conscience and overwhelming existential or psychospiritual experiences, which uniquely defines moral injury, alienates them from life-sustaining relationships. Healing requires more than reordering fractured belief systems. Reestablishing bonds of self-worth, trust, and life-sustaining relationships are essential. This paper presents the 6-Fold Path to Self-Forgiveness (6-FPSF), an interdisciplinary, narrative-based healing writing process for the treatment of moral injury, particularly self-induced moral injury. Self-forgiveness has been associated with psychospiritual and relational well-being. The protocol draws upon theoretical literature, evidence-based psychological interventions, spiritual-oriented practices, creative arts, and somatic exercises for mental health counseling and spiritual/religious ministration. In addition to describing the 6-component therapeutic model, the author offers intervention strategies for clinicians.

Putting academy awards and accounting together. Franco Cristaldi and his Italian film productions (1954–1992)

ABSTRACT This study aims to examine the accounting tools adopted in the filmmaking companies of Franco Cristaldi, specifically the mechanisms adopted in a selection of films in the period in which they achieved artistic success at a national and international level. Cristaldi’s biography, the events of his film production companies, the use of accounting in the production of films such as ‘The Name of the Rose’, ‘Cinema Paradiso’ amongst others are extensively illustrated. A comparative analysis with the practices of the Hollywood major studios during the 1940s, as described by the anthropologist Hortense Powdermaker, reveals both a reliance on accounting tools to balance creativity with profitability and distinctive features that shed light on Cristaldi’s entrepreneurial approach within the context of the Italian film industry. The research contributes to accounting history studies by presenting a case of accounting in film production. Specifically, the research demonstrates the role played by accounting tools in the quest for profitability in a context where it should be combined and harmonised with art creativity.

Judging creativity in AI-generated art: Chinese and Western perspectives on originality in copyright law

Judging creativity in AI-generated art: Chinese and Western perspectives on originality in copyright law

Storytelling, belonging and identity in the graphic design classroom: A critical reflection

In a diverse student cohort, learning can be designed to encourage belonging and celebrate identity in the classroom. However, in increasingly international student cohorts, international students can find themselves displaced, living and working in new environments, and might struggle to find their voice and express their heritage in the context of their studies. By designing curricula to encourage storytelling, educators can help students to find their voice and identity as designers, and create a space for safety, vulnerability, and belonging in the classroom. As such, this paper is situated in the context of graphic design higher education and takes the form of a critical reflection, comprising a self-evaluation of the use of storytelling in the classroom based on the author's teaching experience. Rhizomatic learning (Cormier 2008) is discussed in relation to its application in the context of a graphic design classroom and its relevance in a curriculum designed to support storytelling. The critical reflection follows Brookfield's (2017) model for critically reflective teaching and takes the form of a series of vignettes featuring student projects - part of an editorial design project run annually for final-year students in the BA Information Design programme at the University of Pretoria, South Africa. In addition to these vignettes, the critical reflection references a design research workshop run for students of MA Graphic Design at the University for the Creative Arts in the United Kingdom.

An introduction to creative health

There is growing evidence that arts and creativity have a role to play in both healthcare and population health. Incorporating arts into healthcare requires a shift in mindset from the traditional medical model of healthcare and structures and systems in place to support this transformation. This article provides an introduction to creative health. Through creative arts, there is an opportunity to improve individual and population health, reduce health inequalities and enrich communities. Creative arts can additionally support practitioner health and wellbeing. By providing an overview of the evidence base we hope that trainees will feel confident in recommending creative arts to their patients as well as understand how this can benefit their own wellbeing and that of the wider community around them. Links are given for those wanting to get involved.

Education and Art: A Possibility of Freedom for Minors in Captivity

This paper seeks to expose the problems experienced in women's prisons in Colombia, with respect to those who are mothers with loss of liberty. It addresses the right to education of children in captivity and the possibilities that the DIAR programs oriented by the ICBF offer to validate this right, bringing educational strategies to prisons to assist minors in their first three years of life. Likewise, the reflection on the contributions that the development of the arts can offer in educational scenarios other than the institutions created for that purpose is linked, and that, despite the state of captivity of the children, provides exercises of artistic creation, allowing the minors to live freedom in other ways.

Other Intelligences: Investigating the Plant-Human Relationship in Domestic Spaces

In recent years, numerous artistic experiments have emerged that engage Critical Plant Studies in dialogue with various forms of artistic creation. The role of plants in these processes, their capacity to influence them, and their impact on human imaginaries are currently subjects of debate. This text aims to analyze these questions within the context of a specific artistic project. The piece Other Intelligences by the artist duo Maria Castellanos and Alberto Valverde introduces novel features regarding the role of plants and the space of encounter between humans and plants. We will analyze this artistic device by applying concepts such as plant agency and performance, opacity, and some considerations related to ethics and care. Additionally, we will present observations of certain plant behaviors and the results of six interviews conducted with project participants.

Placemaking and the dynamic transformation of urban landscapes: a comprehensive exploration

ABSTRACT In contemporary urban development discourse, the transformative capacity of public art, particularly murals within placemaking paradigms, is a significant area of interest. This paper explores the dynamic interplay between public art and urban settings, focusing on murals as catalysts for urban revitalization. By fostering local economic growth, community participation, and socio-spatial well-being, murals play a pivotal role in urban transformation. Despite their impact, the contribution of murals in Balkan urban landscapes remains underexplored. To address this gap, the paper examines the power of murals through the ‘Street B’ initiative in Pristina, Kosovo. An evaluative framework is introduced to assess murals’ roles in regeneration and placemaking, affirming their significance in transforming urban spaces. Additionally, the regulation of public spaces and artistic creativity, emphasizing the need for clear guidelines and metrics to integrate public art into urban strategies are addressed. By advancing this dialogue, the research enriches existing literature and underscores the aesthetic and socio-functional value of murals in urban change.

The Art of White Space in the Film Throne of Blood (1957): A Comprehensive Exploration

Abstract: As one of the outstanding directors in the history of world cinema, Akira Kurosawa's film works have profoundly influenced the development of global cinematic art. Among them, Throne of Blood (1957), as his adaptation of Shakespeare's classic tragedy Macbeth, not only demonstrates Kurosawa's precise grasp of the spirit of the original text, but also makes bold innovations in artistic creation, especially his unique use of the art of white space, which adds abundant artistic charm and depth to the film. As a core element of East Asian aesthetics and artistic expression, the use of white space in Throne of Blood brings unprecedented effects to the narrative, visual presentation and psychological portrayal of the film. Therefore, an in-depth study of the art of white space in Throne of Blood is of great significance in understanding Kurosawa's artistic style, the embodiment of East Asian aesthetics in the film, and the diversity of artistic expressions. The purpose of this study is to delve into the art of whitespace in Akira Kurosawa's film Throne of Blood, specifically examining its multiple roles in storytelling, visual expression and psychological depth, and how these roles work together to elevate the film to new heights of artistic achievement.

Artistic Freedom Realised

The fewer the constraints we encounter in an artistic endeavour, the greater our artistic freedom; as technology advances and presents us with more numerous options and ever-greater creative flexibility, so our artistic freedom burgeons. Such is the folk wisdom on the phenomenon. Is the wisdom wise? Many artists and art theorists think not; for Stravinsky, “[t]he more constraints one imposes, the more one frees one’s self of the chains that shackle the spirit”. I consider the orthodox view and this alternative view through an exploration of the constraints arising from physical, psychological, and technological factors, as well as the heterogeneous array of routine practices we label “conventions”. To deepen the analysis, I turn to the “problem-solving” perspective on artistic creativity, examining the interplay between invention and convention in art, drawing on a variety of examples from film and rock music. On the theory advanced by Jon Elster, the problems with which artists engage arise from a mix of chosen, imposed, and invented constraints; on the theory of David Bordwell, those problems can be solved through the replication, revision, synthesis, or rejection of existing solutions. I conclude that neither the folk theory, nor the alternative theory, are correct; rather, there is a “sweet zone” of artistic creativity poised between a disabling surfeit of options, and a stifling sparsity of them. I argue that Stravinsky’s counter-theory of artistic creativity, though not literally true, acts as a “felicitous falsehood”—an epistemically valuable overcorrection.

The Impact of AI and VR/AR Technologies on Yuan Blue-and-White Porcelain Art

Yuan blue-and-white porcelain, a treasure of Chinese ceramic art, is renowned worldwide for its unique artistic value and cultural significance. With the continuous advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, the artistic innovation of Yuan blue-and-white porcelain is experiencing new opportunities. AI technology not only improves the efficiency and quality of creation but also breaks through traditional physical limitations, enabling the creation of more diverse and creative artworks. By integrating augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies, AI provides new ways to display and interact with Yuan blue-and-white porcelain art. In non-physical artistic innovation, AI generates new designs through deep learning algorithms, breaking free from the constraints of traditional handmade processes and creating diverse works. Technologies like generative adversarial networks (GANs) can produce highly realistic Yuan blue-and-white designs, while convolutional neural networks (CNNs) can quickly generate design sketches, enhancing creative efficiency. AI can also optimize designs, improving the artistic quality and visual effects of the works.AR and VR technologies offer immersive experiences and interactivity for the audience. Through virtual exhibition spaces and AR applications, viewers can appreciate Yuan blue-and-white artworks as if they were physically present, enhancing interactivity and visual appeal. VR technology, through virtual exhibitions and other means, enhances the viewing experience and impact of the artworks. The application of AI technology in the non-physical artistic innovation of Yuan blue-and-white porcelain not only enhances creation efficiency and quality but also brings limitless possibilities to artistic creation. The combination of AR and VR technologies further enhances the visual appeal and interactivity of Yuan blue-and-white art. As technology continues to advance, AI will play an increasingly important role in the artistic innovation of Yuan blue-and-white porcelain, creating more splendid artworks.

Representation and Spreading of Chinese National Culture through AI-Enabled Digital Sculpture

In the modern world, digital sculpture technology with the use of neural networks is actively developing in the field of reconstructing works of art, thus contributing to the preservation of cultural heritage. Digital sculpture using artificial intelligence opens new possibilities for the representation of China’s cultural heritage. AI accelerates the process of restoring and recovering damaged or lost cultural assets, which is especially important for preserving unique and fragile artifacts. This study is dedicated to examining the potential of AI-generated digital sculptures in representing and disseminating Chinese national culture. It considers the stages of development of digital sculpture as an art form, analyzing its capabilities and features of artistic expression. Special attention is given to the analysis of key techniques for embodying Chinese national culture in digital sculptures using AI, exemplified by the game «Black Myth: Wukong». The game successfully combines traditional Chinese elements with modern technology, creating a unique and captivating game world that attracts attention with its beauty and realism. The analysis highlights that the use of AI for representing Chinese traditional culture in digital sculptures opens new horizons for artistic creativity and education.

Learning-based Artificial Intelligence Artwork: Methodology Taxonomy and Quality Evaluation

With the development of the theory and technology of computer science, machine or computer painting is increasingly being explored in the creation of art. Machine-made works are referred to as artificial intelligence (AI) artworks. Early methods of AI artwork generation have been classified as non-photorealistic rendering, and, latterly, neural style transfer methods have also been investigated. As technology advances, the variety of machine-generated artworks and the methods used to create them have proliferated. However, there is no unified and comprehensive system to classify and evaluate these works. To date, no work has generalized methods of creating AI artwork including learning-based methods for painting or drawing. Moreover, the taxonomy, evaluation, and development of AI artwork methods face many challenges. This article is motivated by these considerations. We first investigate current learning-based methods for making AI artworks and classify the methods according to art styles. Furthermore, we propose a consistent evaluation system for AI artworks and conduct a user study to evaluate the proposed system on different AI artworks. This evaluation system uses six criteria: beauty, color, texture, content detail, line, and style. The user study demonstrates that the six-dimensional evaluation index is effective for different types of AI artworks.