Generative art is a branch of contemporary art that uses algorithms, codes, and computational systems as a basis for artistic creation. In this type of art, the artist does not fully control the final result, but establishes rules and parameters that allow the work to generate itself autonomously or partially unpredictably.
With the advancement of digital technology, programming languages and creative software have become artistic tools. The code becomes as important as the brush or the canvas, transforming mathematical and logical processes into visual, sound, or interactive forms. Each execution of the algorithm can generate a unique work, reinforcing the idea of variability and process.
Upon reaching galleries and museums, generative art challenges traditional concepts of authorship, originality, and materiality of the artwork. Thus, it expands the limits of artistic creation and reinforces the dialogue between art, science, and technology in the contemporary context.
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