Artificial intelligence (AI) is a revolution in almost all areas of our lives. The world of art is not far behind. Thanks to the innovative techniques provided by this technology, we can discover, in a very detailed way, the secrets hidden in ancient works of art.
Image analysis and digital restoration.
Thanks to the algorithms used in artificial intelligence, researchers can scan and study works of art without damaging them. Another very interesting function for the art world is to be able to restore them digitally. This technology is also capable of restoring lost colors, removing layers of aged varnish and reconstructing damaged fragments. Artificial intelligence is able to show us how the works of art were in their origin.
In addition, thanks to the learning algorithms, they are also able to identify painting patterns and brushstrokes in a highly optimized way. In this sense, it helps to discover unknown artists' styles or to date painting techniques.
3D Surveying
Today, thanks to 3D scanning, using light and color, it is possible to identify the most subtle reliefs of a work of art.
Once the 3D map is made, it is the artificial intelligence that is in charge of examining and buying the different elevations of the artwork. This technology is capable of analyzing details as minute as the thickness of a brush hair.
This technology is not only useful for authenticating paintings or recognizing authors. Artificial intelligence allows us to go further by determining which parts of a work were made by a specific painter. Thanks to this innovative technique, some paintings that were previously attributed to one artist are now recognized as part of that artist's school.
Infrared or X-ray spectroscopy
This revolutionary technique, with the help of artificial intelligence, allows us to know the art hidden under layers of paint. In many cases it was very common for artists to reuse canvases to create new works of art. Discovering these hidden works of art allows researchers to learn more about the artist. The first sketches, the original idea and analyzing the evolution it has had in painting is a very interesting field of study. Thanks to technological advances we can discover and learn more about artists and their cultural legacy.
Counterfeit detection and cultural connections
Artificial intelligence plays a key role in the fight against counterfeiting. Thanks to the use of image and pattern matching algorithms, AI systems can analyze such decisive elements as the chemical composition of the paint or the style of the brushstroke.
This same algorithm, in addition to recognizing forgeries, is also able to relate images to historical and geographical data. This application allows us to discover and better understand the relationships between different periods and regions to better understand not only the artist, but also his context.
Conclusion
Artificial intelligence can also play a key role in the study and preservation of art. With its ability to analyze vast amounts of data and unravel invisible patterns, AI is revealing hidden masterpieces, helping to restore the past in a more accurate and detailed way. Thus, not only recovering pieces of artistic value, but also enriching the historical and cultural narratives that connect us to our heritage.
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