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Yulin Zhou, Communication University of China, ChinaAbstract
This research investigates the complex intersection of algorithmic intervention in artistic creation through a comparative analysis of Eastern and Western cultural cognitive frameworks, specifically examining the determination of creative subjectivity and rights distribution mechanisms. As artificial intelligence increasingly becomes an integral part of the creative process, traditional paradigms of artistic authorship and rights allocation face unprecedented challenges that manifest distinctively across cultural boundaries. Drawing upon empirical data from major AI art platforms and analyzing legal precedents across different jurisdictions, this study reveals fundamental differences between Eastern and Western approaches. While Western legal frameworks, rooted in Enlightenment individualism, typically emphasize singular authorship and binary rights allocation, Eastern philosophical traditions, influenced by concepts like “wu-wei” and collective harmony, demonstrate greater flexibility in recognizing distributed creative agency. The research employs a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative analysis of AI-generated artworks with qualitative examination of cultural narratives and legal frameworks from key art markets including China, Japan, the United States, and the European Union. This investigation uncovers how cultural cognitive differences significantly impact the conceptualization of algorithmic creativity and subsequent rights distribution models. The study proposes a novel hybrid framework that synthesizes Eastern and Western perspectives, suggesting a more nuanced approach to creative rights allocation that acknowledges both individual contribution and collective technological influence. These findings contribute to both theoretical discourse and practical policy development, offering insights for crafting culturally sensitive legal frameworks in an increasingly globalized digital art ecosystem.
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Conference: ACAH2025Stream: Media Arts Practices: Television
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Zhou Y. (2025) Authorship and Rights Allocation in Algorithm-Driven Art: A Comparative Study of Eastern and Western Cultural Perspectives ISSN: 2186-229X – The Asian Conference on Arts & Humanities 2025 Official Conference Proceedings (pp. 181-189) https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2186-229X.2025.14
To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2186-229X.2025.14
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