Non-Photorealistic Rendering and the science of art

  • Authors:
  • Aaron Hertzmann

  • Affiliations:
  • University of Toronto

  • Venue:
  • NPAR '10 Proceedings of the 8th International Symposium on Non-Photorealistic Animation and Rendering
  • Year:
  • 2010

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Abstract

I argue that Non-Photorealistic Rendering (NPR) research will play a key role in the scientific understanding of visual art and illustration. NPR can contribute to scientific understanding of two kinds of problems: how do artists create imagery, and how do observers respond to artistic imagery? I sketch out some of the open problems, how NPR can help, and what some possible theories might look like. Additionally, I discuss the thorny problem of how to evaluate NPR research and theories.