Centaur Art - by Remo Pareschi (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Generative AI is transforming the landscape of numerous industries, and the creative fields are no exception. As the figurative arts become a focal point in the ongoing debate, this book explores hybrid and centauric intelligence-an integration of human and artificial intelligence. Through parallel and complementary directions, it investigates the general concept of this hybrid intelligence and its specific application in the artistic realm, highlighting the unprecedented creativity and innovation that can emerge from this synergy. Additionally, it addresses the economic tensions and legal disputes, particularly around copyright, that arise from the impact of new technologies in the creative sector.

The result is a comprehensive overview of the hybridization paradigm by analyzing the operational and creative methods of artists and creators who have embraced generative AI. The author examines the implications of the recent developments, offering readers an understanding of how AI can support human creativity rather than replace it. Thus, a compelling vision of the future unfolds, one in which artists and AI collaborate, pushing the boundaries of what is artistically achievable.

Whether you are a seasoned professional looking to incorporate AI into your creative process or a curious reader intrigued by the convergence of art and technology, the book will provide valuable insights and inspire you to explore the fascinating intersection of human creativity and artificial intelligence and the future it heralds for the art world.

From the Back Cover

Generative AI is transforming the landscape of numerous industries, and the creative fields are no exception. As the figurative arts become a focal point in the ongoing debate, this book explores hybrid and centauric intelligence--an integration of human and artificial intelligence. Through parallel and complementary directions, it investigates the general concept of this hybrid intelligence and its specific application in the artistic realm, highlighting the unprecedented creativity and innovation that can emerge from this synergy. Additionally, it addresses the economic tensions and legal disputes, particularly around copyright, that arise from the impact of new technologies in the creative sector.

The result is a comprehensive overview of the hybridization paradigm by analyzing the operational and creative methods of artists and creators who have embraced generative AI. The author examines the implications of the recent developments, offering readers an understanding of how AI can support human creativity rather than replace it. Thus, a compelling vision of the future unfolds, one in which artists and AI collaborate, pushing the boundaries of what is artistically achievable.

Whether you are a seasoned professional looking to incorporate AI into your creative process or a curious reader intrigued by the convergence of art and technology, the book will provide valuable insights and inspire you to explore the fascinating intersection of human creativity and artificial intelligence and the future it heralds for the art world.

Review Quotes

"As a lecturer and an artist who uses generative AI in my own practice, overall I found the book informative and agree with the author and the Centaur model he discusses. Collaboration between natural and artificial intelligence, the back and forth of ideas and the iterative process, has the potential to enhance rather than replace human creativity." (Stephen Mac Devitt, Irish Tech News, irishtechnews.ie, November 15, 2024)

About the Author

Remo Pareschi, PhD, obtained his doctorate in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Edinburgh. He is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at the University of Molise and held research and management positions at the European Computer-Industry Research Centre, Xerox Corporation, and Telecom Italia. He has co-founded several innovative start-ups and university spinoffs dedicated to machine learning and blockchain technology. As a principal investigator in European-funded research projects, his current research interests include the foundations and applications of distributed computing and integrated human and artificial intelligence solutions. Dr. Pareschi combines a prolific output of scientific publications with the management of funded research projects. He is keenly interested in IT and artificial intelligence's cognitive and socio-economic implications. He is the author of "Artificial Intelligence: Journey among the Thinking Machines that Will Change Our Future" (Hachette, 2019) and editor of "Information Technology for Knowledge Management" (Springer, 1998).