Are Artists Born or Made? A Comparative Study of Human Talent and AI-Created Art

  • Unique Paper ID: 182981
  • Volume: 12
  • Issue: 2
  • PageNo: 4324-4330
  • Abstract:
  • This dissertation explores the long-standing debate: Are artists born with innate talent, or is artistic skill a result of training, environment, and dedication? In a time when artificial intelligence is generating art that rivals human creativity, this study compares human-created art with AI-generated artworks to evaluate originality, emotional depth, technique, and audience reception. By analyzing case studies, conducting interviews with artists, and evaluating artworks created by both humans and AI tools such as Midjourney and DALL·E, the study aims to understand how creativity manifests in humans and whether it can be replicated or simulated by machines. The findings provide insight into the nature of artistic talent and raise important questions about authorship, emotion, and authenticity in the age of machine creativity. In every brushstroke, sketch, or composition lies a question humanity has asked for centuries—are artists born with a gift, or is art a craft that can be nurtured and learned? In an age where machines can mimic style and generate images within seconds, this question becomes even more layered. This dissertation explores the evolving definition of "artistry" by comparing the creative expressions of human artists with those produced by artificial intelligence.As AI-generated art gets better and better, it makes us rethink what it means to be creative. Can a machine, devoid of emotion or experience, create meaningful art? And if it can, where does that leave the human artist? This study investigates whether artistic talent is an innate human quality or a skill that can be developed—and whether AI can authentically participate in this creative space. The study follows a qualitative approach, combining interviews with trained artists, analysis of AI-generated artworks (using tools like Midjourney and DALL·E), and audience response surveys. Human artworks were evaluated alongside AI pieces based on creativity, emotional impact, technique, and originality. Case studies and reflections from real artists help ground the discussion in lived experience. While AI can produce visually stunning and technically competent pieces, human-created art often carries an emotional depth and context that machines currently lack. The process—the struggles, stories, and personal growth behind a piece—remains deeply human. Audiences responded more emotionally to works where the artist’s journey was visible or relatable. Art is not just about the final product—it’s about the soul behind the creation. This research suggests that while artistic skill can indeed be learned and refined, the heart of artistry still lies in human experience, emotion, and perception. AI may replicate aesthetics, but it cannot yet replicate what it means to feel. Artists may not all be “born,” but their art is always made—shaped by life, identity, and intent.

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  • ISSN: 2349-6002
  • Volume: 12
  • Issue: 2
  • PageNo: 4324-4330

Are Artists Born or Made? A Comparative Study of Human Talent and AI-Created Art

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