AI in Art History: Computational Analysis and Interpretation of Fine Art

Explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and art history in this thought-provoking talk by David Stork. Delve into how AI can be programmed to decipher the backstory of paintings, analyze light and shadow, and interpret symbolic content. Discover recent innovations in computer vision that yield surprising insights into art scholarship, suggesting a future where machines can understand context and relationships in artworks. Learn how this technology could potentially uncover lost narratives and deepen our understanding of visual symbolism. Gain insights from Stork's multidisciplinary expertise spanning physics, mathematics, computer science, and art history as he discusses the implications of AI for art connoisseurship and historical analysis.