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Dissolving Reality: Exploring the Erosion of Photographic Authenticity in the Age of AI
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Dissolving Reality: Exploring the Erosion of Photographic Authenticity in the Age of AI
Abstract: This study explores the intricate dynamics of visual communication in the context of AI-generated visuals. The question of picture interpretation, starting with the subjective interpretation of images, contextual constraints, and cultural influences of individuals that may affect the perception of an image, is at the heart of this work. The study examines a range of viewpoints on the perception of pictures from writers including Roland Barthes, John Berger, Susan Sontag, and Jean Baudrillard in order to investigate these concerns. The paper also explores the significance of AI-generated graphics, as well as Jean Baudrillard’s simulacra notion. It draws attention to how simulacra, or representations without a true relationship to reality, are embodied by AI-generated visuals. In the context of AI-generated imagery, Baudrillard’s phases of the image are analyzed, indicating the separation from reality and the formation of pure simulacra. The importance of critically engaging with images becomes evident, as viewers’ personal experiences, cultural backgrounds, and the intricate complexities of visual media intertwine to shape meaning. The insights derived from this study contribute to a deeper understanding of the multi-faceted nature of visual communication in contemporary society, emphasizing the need for a nuanced and critical approach to the interpretation of visual content.
Keywords: Visual Communication; Subjectivity; Contextual Influences; AI-generated Imagery; Simulacra; Image Interpretation
Citation suggestion: Gross, Eduard-Claudiu. “Dissolving Reality: Exploring the Erosion of Photographic Authenticity in the Age of AI” Transilvania, no. 01 (2024): 36-43.
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