Dynamics of artistic style: a computational analysis of the Maker’s motoric qualities in a clay-relief practice

This paper proposes a novel analysis of the dynamics of artistic style, represented by motor features, techniques, and their temporal interplay. The researchers hypothesize that unique stylistic characteristics are represented as transitions between motor activities, enabling computational analysis. A case study tracked a carving knife used in clay-relief techniques with novices and a skilled artist. Analysis revealed unique and consistent styles in novices and different making subcategories in the skilled artist related to the artwork's subject. This allows for quantitative study of the making process irrespective of the finished artifact's aesthetic qualities, enabling diverse computational applications.

Nir Dick, Ayala Prusak, Amit Raphael Zoran