Meet the Robots Shaking Up the Art World
shake things up: to cause disruption by making big changes that challenge how things are normally done
Marble sculpting has been an important part of art history for centuries. Famous artists like Michelangelo worked with marble to create timeless masterpieces. Today, robots are shaking things up in this ancient craft. A company called Robotor uses robots to carve marble faster and more accurately than any human could. These machines can do 99% of the work, leaving only the final touches to skilled artists.
Not everyone is happy with this change. Some traditional sculptors believe that using robots is not true art. Tuscan artist Michael Monfroni says, “Sculpting is passion. Robots are business.” Despite this, others welcome this new technology. Barry X Ball believes robots help by doing the hard, repetitive work, freeing human sculptors to focus on their creative vision.
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