Tag: marble
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Robots can sculpt marble, but some disagree if they’re making art
After two back surgeries and 40 years sculpting marble, Vermont-based artist Richard Erdman decided to add a new member to his team: a robot. Erdman joins the ranks of many contemporary artists making use of the latest mechanical help. Since the days of Michelangelo, artists have employed teams of apprentices who work behind the scenes…
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Robots sculpt marble in Italy, sparking worries about future of art form | 60 Minutes
Robots sculpt marble in Italy, sparking worries about future of art form | 60 Minutes – CBS News Watch CBS News A fleet of marble-sculpting robots is carving out the future of the art world. It’s a move some artists see as cheating, but others are embracing the change. Be the first to know Get…