Tag: Robots
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Robots chisel out the future of sculpture as some artists embrace change and others push back
In 1497, an ambitious 22-year-old hiked up to the quarries above the Italian town of Carrara looking for a perfect block of marble. He searched for months until he found it. His name was Michelangelo, and the marble became his immortal, “The Pieta.” Since then, many other giants—think Bernini, Canova—have put their chisels to Carrara…
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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…