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The Ghost in The Machine: Digital Stylization and Expressive Re-Materialization of Ancient Ceramics

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Sharan R. Elran,

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Proceedings of the ACM on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques, Volume 5, Issue 4

Article No.: 44, Pages 1 - 8

https://doi.org/10.1145/3533609

Published: 07 September 2022 Publication History

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This paper proposes a new perspective on the role of computers in the re-materialization of ancient artifacts, highlighting issues of conservation, self-expression, and authorship in creative processes. Specifically, our approach allows all of the creative spirits (i.e., creative agencies) taking part in the making process---from the ancient makers, to the digital craftsperson, to the making machine itself---to be represented in the final outcome. The paper explores the evolution of our technique through three projects that rely on both digital and traditional making practices. We introduce the notion of a digital spirit, which allows for a holistic and respectful integration of diverse making agencies in a unified hybrid practice.

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The Ghost in The Machine: Digital Stylization and Expressive Re-Materialization of Ancient Ceramics
1. Applied computing
  1. Arts and humanities
    1. Fine arts

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Elran SZoran A(2024)Probabilistic Craft- Materialization of generated images using digital and traditional craftProceedings of the ACM on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques10.1145/36642097:4(1-10)Online publication date: 19-Jul-2024
https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/3664209
Elran SHarel YZoran A(2023)Fine Motor SkillsProceedings of the ACM on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques10.1145/35976276:2(1-9)Online publication date: 16-Aug-2023
https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/3597627

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