Human Generated Data

Title

Student Exercise from a Bauhaus Preliminary Course

Date

1923-1932, printed c. 1950

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of Walter Gropius, BR50.217

Human Generated Data

Title

Student Exercise from a Bauhaus Preliminary Course

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Date

1923-1932, printed c. 1950

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of Walter Gropius, BR50.217

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-09

Symbol 94.4
Text 65.4
Advertisement 59.2
Poster 59.1
Sign 55.4

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-25

paper 96.8
art 95.7
empty 95.3
retro 95
no person 94.6
business 93.4
post 92.6
old 91.9
hanging 91.4
texture 88.1
blank 87.4
display 87.4
vintage 87.3
cardboard 87.3
design 86.4
church 84.9
wall 84.8
indoors 83.5
wear 83.4
sign 81.2

Imagga
created on 2022-01-09

device 33.2
shelf bracket 28.7
bracket 24.1
paper 24
support 19.6
birdhouse 18.6
shelter 16.9
old 16.7
box 16.1
wood 15
board 14.8
empty 13.7
card 13.6
container 13.3
wooden 13.2
protective covering 13.2
note 12.9
blank 12.8
business 12.1
metal 12.1
object 11.7
frame 11.6
equipment 11
message 10.9
post 10.5
grunge 10.2
texture 9.7
office 9.6
brown 9.6
wall 9.5
symbol 9.4
cross 9.4
finance 9.3
house 9.2
close 9.1
sign 9
home 8.8
architecture 8.7
religious 8.4
mailbox 8.4
dark 8.3
vintage 8.3
open 8.1
religion 8.1
conceptual 7.9
design 7.9
antique 7.8
reminder 7.8
advertising 7.7
photography 7.6
page 7.4
hook 7.3
black 7.2
art 7.2

Google
created on 2022-01-09

Rectangle 87.9
Cross 86.9
Art 84.2
Wood 83.8
Font 82.1
Religious item 79.6
Tints and shades 77.2
Symbol 76.1
Symmetry 68.1
Artifact 66.2
Logo 64.3
Visual arts 61.3
Carmine 60.9
Graphics 60.4
Automotive exterior 60.1
Number 59.4
Illustration 58.8
Circle 57.7
Metal 56.9
Paper product 56.6

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-09

text 96
symbol 54

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Cross

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Cross 94.4%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-09

paintings art 96%
interior objects 3.9%

Captions

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-11

visual artist, a photograph of a cross.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-15

a photograph of a piece of art decoupe with a knife and knife

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-13

This image is a black-and-white, abstract composition that appears to be constructed from geometric shapes. The arrangement includes a wooden cross-like structure at the center, consisting of vertical and horizontal rectangular elements. A diagonal wooden beam intersects the cross structure near the middle. Below this, there is a white rectangular piece and a thin curved shape resembling part of a circle. The background is dark, and translucent vertical lines provide depth and layering to the composition. The overall style suggests an artistic study of balance, geometry, and minimalism.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-13

The image is a black and white photograph of an abstract composition comprised of geometric shapes. The arrangement features overlapping elements that appear to be various materials. At the center, there is a vertically oriented wooden beam that resembles a 'T' shape. Diagonally crossing this vertical beam is another beam which is positioned more horizontally. There is also a rectangular sheet, possibly paper or a thin material, overlapping these wooden elements. A translucent circle or arc intersects the scene, adding another geometric layer to the composition. The overall look is minimalist with a focus on form and contrast, likely inspired by constructivist or modernist styles. The background is a solid dark color, which helps highlight and distinguish the lighter elements in the foreground.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-19

The image appears to be a black and white abstract composition. It features geometric shapes, including a vertical bar, a horizontal bar, and a circular element. The shapes are arranged in a balanced and symmetrical manner, creating a sense of visual harmony. The overall aesthetic has a minimalist and modernist feel, with the use of simple forms and a limited color palette. The image has a stark, almost architectural quality, inviting the viewer to contemplate the interplay of shapes and lines.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-19

This appears to be an abstract constructivist artwork or architectural model. It shows a geometric composition made up of white rectangular forms and a curved element, arranged in a balanced but asymmetrical way against a dark background. The piece has a minimalist, modernist aesthetic with clean lines and simple shapes. The white elements seem to float or project from the dark space, creating an interesting play of positive and negative space. This style is reminiscent of works by artists like El Lissitzky or early 20th century Russian Constructivists who worked with geometric abstraction.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image presents a black-and-white photograph of an abstract composition, featuring a combination of geometric shapes and lines. The dominant elements include:

  • A large, white, capital letter "T" positioned centrally, constructed from wood or a similar material.
  • A curved line extending from the bottom of the "T," which forms a semi-circle and ends in a straight line.
  • A smaller, rectangular shape attached to the side of the "T," with a diagonal line extending from it to the bottom of the image.
  • A thin, curved line connecting the bottom of the "T" to the rectangular shape.

The background of the image is dark, with a lighter gray tone visible at the bottom. The overall composition suggests a minimalist and modernist approach, characteristic of the early 20th-century art movement. The use of simple shapes and lines creates a sense of balance and harmony, inviting the viewer to interpret the meaning behind the abstract forms.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

This image is a black and white photograph of a geometric abstract art piece. The art piece is composed of various shapes, including rectangles, squares, and circles, arranged in a seemingly random yet harmonious manner. The shapes are predominantly white, with some featuring a subtle gradient effect that adds depth to the overall composition.

The background of the image is dark, which serves to accentuate the shapes and create a sense of contrast. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance, with the geometric forms creating a sense of balance and harmony.

The image appears to be a photograph of a physical art piece, rather than a digital creation. The texture of the surface on which the shapes are arranged is visible, giving the image a tactile quality. The edges of the image are slightly worn, suggesting that it may be an older photograph or a print from a negative.

Overall, the image is a striking example of geometric abstract art, with its simple yet effective use of shape and color creating a visually appealing composition.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

This is a photograph of a geometric abstract artwork featuring a cross-like structure against a dark background. The central element is a vertical bar connected to a horizontal bar, forming a cross shape. A circular element is attached to the horizontal bar, adding a dynamic touch. The composition is completed with a triangular shape at the bottom, enhancing the overall balance. The artwork is monochromatic, emphasizing the shapes and lines.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image shows a monochrome artwork with a square-shaped frame. The artwork features a combination of geometric shapes, including a cross, a circle, and a rectangle. The cross is made up of two perpendicular lines, while the circle is formed by a curved line. The rectangle is positioned horizontally and vertically, with a smaller rectangle inside it. The artwork has a minimalist and abstract style, with a focus on the interplay of shapes and lines.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-08

The image is a black-and-white photograph featuring a geometric assemblage of various materials. The background is a mottled, dark brown hue. In the center of the image, a 'T' shape made of light-colored wood is positioned vertically, with a horizontal beam across the top. Beneath and to the left of the 'T', there is a thin rectangular beam oriented at a slight angle. A small, square, white card is positioned beneath the angled beam. A thin metal rod forms a semi-circle shape, wrapping around the lower part of the 'T' and the angled beam.

The bottom portion of the image features a translucent area, suggestive of a base or platform. The photograph has a vintage, grainy quality.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-08

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a sepia-toned photograph of a geometric assemblage, likely a construction of wood, wire, and paper. The composition has a constructivist feel, with a focus on lines, planes, and negative space.

Elements:

  • Wooden Components: The primary elements are constructed from light-colored, likely unfinished wood. There's a "T" shape at the top, from which other elements appear to be suspended. A long, angled wooden beam is attached to the structure.
  • Paper/Cardboard: A white, rectangular piece of paper or cardboard is positioned in the middle of the composition, partially obscured by the wooden elements.
  • Wire/Thin Lines: A thin, curved wire and some almost transparent lines (perhaps string or very thin wire) are used to connect and suspend the elements, giving the impression of floating components.
  • Metallic Detail: A small, rectangular, metallic piece is used to connect elements.
  • Background: The background is a muted, warm brown or sepia tone that emphasizes the elements.

Composition:

The photograph has a strong sense of balance, even though the elements are arranged asymmetrically. The eye is drawn to the interplay of the geometric shapes and the contrasts in texture and color. The composition creates a sense of depth through the use of lines, angles, and the placement of the components.

Style and Possible Interpretation:

The style suggests a piece inspired by Constructivism or a similar modernist aesthetic. The work emphasizes form, structure, and the use of industrial materials, creating a sense of dynamism and movement within a controlled, geometric framework. The photograph's aesthetic leans towards abstraction, inviting the viewer to focus on the formal qualities of the artwork.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image depicts an abstract composition that appears to be a piece of constructivist art. Constructivism is an artistic and architectural movement that emerged in Russia in the early 20th century, characterized by its emphasis on modern, geometric forms and industrial materials.

The composition in the image consists of several geometric shapes arranged in a balanced, symmetrical manner:

  1. Vertical Elements: There are two vertical rectangular shapes, one larger and one smaller, aligned centrally. The larger vertical shape extends from the top to the bottom of the image, while the smaller one is positioned towards the top.

  2. Horizontal Elements: Two horizontal rectangular shapes intersect the vertical elements. One is placed near the top, intersecting the smaller vertical shape, and the other is positioned towards the middle, intersecting the larger vertical shape.

  3. Circular Element: A semi-circle or partial circle is positioned at the bottom, intersecting the lower horizontal shape and the larger vertical shape.

  4. Background: The background is dark, which contrasts with the light-colored geometric shapes, making them stand out prominently.

  5. Materials: The shapes appear to be made of a smooth, possibly metallic or wooden material, giving the composition a sleek and modern look.

The overall effect is one of balance and symmetry, with the geometric shapes creating a sense of harmony and order. This type of art often aims to explore the relationship between form and space, emphasizing the use of basic geometric shapes and industrial materials.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-06

The image appears to be an abstract, minimalist composition with a sepia-toned or monochromatic color scheme. It consists of several geometric shapes and lines, arranged in a symmetrical and balanced manner against a dark background.

  • Central Structure: The most prominent feature is a vertical, rectangular shape that serves as the central axis. It seems to be made of a reflective material, possibly glass or plastic, and is divided into two sections by a horizontal line.

  • Horizontal Elements: There are two horizontal lines: one above the central structure and another below it. These lines are also rectangular and seem to be made of a similar reflective material. The horizontal line above the central structure appears longer and is positioned at an angle, creating an asymmetry in the composition.

  • Curved Line: A curved line runs across the bottom part of the central structure, creating a sense of movement or flow. This line also seems to be made of a reflective material, as it mirrors the light in a way that is consistent with the other elements.

  • Background: The background is a solid, dark color, giving the composition a sense of depth and contrast.

The overall aesthetic is modern and artistic, with a focus on geometric forms and reflections. The arrangement and materials suggest a potential artistic or architectural context.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-06

The image is a monochromatic abstract composition with a sepia-toned background. It features several geometric shapes and lines arranged in a seemingly random yet balanced manner. The central element is a vertical rectangular shape with a horizontal bar extending from the top, resembling a stylized letter "T". There is also a circular shape with a horizontal line through it, positioned below the central rectangle. Various rectangular and bar-like elements are scattered around the central shapes, creating a sense of depth and complexity. The overall effect is one of geometric abstraction, with a focus on shapes, lines, and negative space.