Ever since the printing press, people and artist have been able to sell their works to people in vast quantities, and make a profit from the outcome. But what about pre existing pieces, like the Mono Lisa? Well, with the latest in technology, scientist have created 3D printers that not only recreate the work, but the frame, color, and even make 3D representations of a 2D painting.
The only reason why this is being done is gain funding (by some people who are hiding somewhere in the news letter which I can't pin point) to renovate the Van Gogh museum, and for people who want to own a Van Gogh piece, who obviously don't have the several thousand dollars on hand to buy the actual piece or even rent it.
I like the thought of remaking master pieces, down to the line and weight of the brushstrokes. I also think this would lessen the value the original, I not sure that would happen, but it seems like a possible outcome. This is a very nice way to allow the same piece to be in several museums...but this also seems like a cheat; it just doesn't seem right to me but this can boost sell for smaller museums, so this is a bitter sweet situation, so if this becomes more commercial....It has my partial support.
The news letter: technology mimics the brushstrokes of masters
This does not have my support at all - you're right, this will definitely lessen the value of the original pieces. But nowadays you don't even have to go to a museum to look at art, you can just search for something on the internet. It does really feel like cheating to go to a museum and just see high-quality print outs. And even though technology can do amazing things, it will never be exactly the same as the original art pieces.
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