Advanced Discussion of Object vs. Subject January 2023 - Having a conversation with Artificial Intelligence. Shoosty Prompt: An artist considers the model as the subject of their painting and the canvas simply an object. Write a report revers- ing this, making the subject the painting on canvas and the model, an object. Google Bard: In traditional art discourse, the subject of a painting is typically considered to be the thing or scene depicted in the work, while the painting itself is considered to be the object or physical artifact produced by the artist. However, it is possible to reverse this perspective and consider the painting itself to be the subject, while the model or source of inspiration for the painting is considered to be the object. This reversal of perspective is consistent with certain theoretical frameworks, such as object-oriented ontology and object-ori- ented aesthetics, which argue that objects in the world, including artworks, possess their own agency and should be consid - ered as subjects in their own right rather than mere representations of other things. From this perspective, the painting is not simply a representation of the model, but a distinct and autonomous object in its own right, with its own properties and potential to affect the viewer.
Additionally, By thinking of the artwork as the subject and the model as an object, it shifts the focus from the representational aspects of the painting to the material and formal qualities, such as brushstrokes, col- or, and composition, these are seen as the main feature of the work. It also expands the conversation to the idea of the painting as a self-contained object, rather than just a representation of the world. This perspective can also be applied to oth- er forms of art, such as sculpture and pho- tography, where the artwork is considered as the subject, and the object or scene de- picted in the work is considered to be the object. It is important to note, however, that this perspective is not universally accepted and is one among many ways to approach and understand art. Shoosty: I believe if you allow yourself to think of the painting as the subject instead of the model it will break all the mental binds that hold you back from doing whatever you want on the canvas. It took me 50- plus years to learn this lesson. The Painting is about painting not about what you are looking at.
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