Human Generated Data

Title

Transliteration of Ben Shahn's Name into Chinese Characters (Bian Shan = debate + mountain)

Date

1965

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Classification

Drawings

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Stephen Lee Taller Ben Shahn Archive, Gift of Dolores S. Taller, 2002.192

Copyright

© Estate of Ben Shahn / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Human Generated Data

Title

Transliteration of Ben Shahn's Name into Chinese Characters (Bian Shan = debate + mountain)

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Date

1965

Classification

Drawings

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Stephen Lee Taller Ben Shahn Archive, Gift of Dolores S. Taller, 2002.192

Copyright

© Estate of Ben Shahn / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Machine Generated Data

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Amazon
created on 2020-04-25

Text 100
Calligraphy 99.6
Handwriting 99.6
Alphabet 99.3
Animal 78.9
Bird 78.9
Symbol 56.6
Ampersand 56.6

Clarifai
created on 2020-04-25

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art 93.3
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calligraphy 87.3
painting 86.9
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ink 86.6
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man 85.5
paper 84.3
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Imagga
created on 2020-04-25

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art 21.4
dance 19.7
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grunge 17.9
sport 16.5
fun 16.5
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people 15.1
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Google
created on 2020-04-25

Font 87.5
Calligraphy 74.8
Illustration 65.5
Art 65.5
Ink 56.1
Drawing 53.7

Microsoft
created on 2020-04-25

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text 94.5
child art 84.1
handwriting 83.1
cartoon 73.1
art 51.8

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bird
Bird 78.9%

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created on 2020-04-25

a close up of an animal 82.7%
a close up of a piece of paper 69.1%
a close up of a logo 69%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-12-14

The image shows an example of East Asian calligraphy, most likely Chinese. The paper appears to be of a type commonly used for calligraphy, with a slightly textured surface. On the right side of the paper, there are four large characters written in black ink with broad, expressive brushstrokes. Below these characters, there is a much larger, singular character, also written in black ink. The style of the writing is bold, and the characters have a dynamic and somewhat abstract quality, typical of certain styles of calligraphic work where the essence and energy of the stroke are emphasized over the precise form of the characters. Since I cannot read the specific content of these characters, I cannot provide a translation. However, this kind of artwork is often used for conveying messages, poetry, or proverbs and is appreciated both for its aesthetic value and its literary or philosophical significance.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2024-12-14

The image features traditional Chinese calligraphy on a white background. The calligraphy is done in bold, black brush strokes and consists of Chinese characters. They are written with a sense of fluidity and artistic flair, typical of calligraphic styles. The brush strokes are thick, and the ink textures vary within the characters, adding depth and visual interest to the writing. The background is completely plain and white, providing a strong contrast to the black characters.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-12-14

The image appears to be an open book or document containing Chinese calligraphy or ink brushwork. The brushstrokes form Chinese characters or ideograms on the white background. The characters appear to be arranged vertically, as is traditional in East Asian writing. The overall impression is one of elegant simplicity and artistic expression through the use of the traditional Chinese writing system.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-14

This image shows Japanese calligraphy characters written in black ink on white paper. The characters are written in a bold, brushstroke style typical of traditional East Asian calligraphy. The strokes appear to have been made with confidence and fluidity, demonstrating the characteristic variation in line thickness that comes from using a traditional calligraphy brush.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-14

The image presents a piece of paper with Chinese calligraphy, featuring a large character on the right side and smaller characters above it. The paper is off-white, with a vertical crease down the middle, suggesting it may be part of a book or document. * The large character is written in a bold, black ink and appears to be a single word or phrase. * The character is composed of several strokes, with varying line widths and directions. * The overall shape of the character is complex, with multiple curves and angles. * The smaller characters above the large character are also written in black ink and appear to be a title or heading. * The characters are arranged in a vertical column, with each character on a separate line. * The characters are smaller than the large character, but still prominent and legible. * The background of the image is a plain off-white color, with no additional design elements or patterns. * The paper appears to be made of a smooth, high-quality material, with a subtle texture visible in the image. * The overall effect of the image is one of simplicity and elegance, with the focus squarely on the Chinese calligraphy. In summary, the image presents a beautiful example of Chinese calligraphy, with a large character and smaller characters above it on an off-white background. The use of bold, black ink and the complex shapes of the characters create a striking visual effect, while the plain background helps to focus attention on the calligraphy itself.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-14

The image features a white background with a prominent black Chinese character in the upper right corner. The character is written in a bold, expressive style, with thick brushstrokes that give it a dynamic and artistic feel. The character appears to be a stylized representation of the Chinese word for "poetry" or "verse," which is often used to refer to traditional Chinese poetry. In the bottom right corner of the image, there is a smaller, more abstract shape that resembles a bird or a leaf. This shape is also rendered in black ink and has a similar expressive quality to the main character. It may be intended to represent a symbol or motif related to poetry or nature. The overall effect of the image is one of simplicity and elegance, with the bold black characters standing out against the plain white background. The use of traditional Chinese calligraphy and imagery adds a sense of cultural depth and meaning to the image, making it a compelling and thought-provoking work of art.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-01-12

The image features a page from a book or document with a monochromatic theme. The page is predominantly white, and the text is written in black ink. The text appears to be in a script style, possibly a calligraphy or a stylized form of handwriting. The characters are large and take up a significant portion of the page, suggesting that they are meant to be visually striking. The characters are arranged in a way that suggests a line of text, with each character having a distinct shape and size. The characters are written in a slanting position, which adds to the visual interest of the page. The ink used to write the characters is thick and bold, giving the text a strong and powerful appearance. Overall, the image conveys a sense of elegance and sophistication, with the monochromatic color scheme and stylized text creating a visually appealing and artistic composition. The page appears to be from a book or document that values aesthetics and artistic expression, and the text itself may be meaningful or significant in some way.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-01-12

The image shows a piece of paper with a black-and-white drawing of two Chinese characters on the right side. The drawing is made using ink on white paper, and it appears to be a calligraphy or brush painting. The characters are written in a traditional Chinese script, and they are arranged vertically. The first character is larger than the second one, and it is written in a bold, flowing style. The second character is smaller and more delicate, with a lighter stroke. The paper appears to be of high quality, with a smooth surface and a slight texture. The image has a simple and elegant aesthetic, with the focus on the beauty of the calligraphy and the traditional Chinese script.