近期多個藝術展覽及社交活動都被取消或延期，因此不少文化藝術團體都選擇利用線上平台為群眾帶來新的藝術靈感。當中，Google 藝術與文化（Google Arts & Culture）的應用程式不但能讓大家透過手機平面暢遊世界各地的美術館和博物館，還新增了一個「Art Transfer」功能。
Recently, many art exhibitions and events have been cancelled or postponed and many organisations brought their artistic outlets online. Amidst the flood of artistic talent on the internet, Google’s Arts & Culture app offers more than just art appreciation. Not only does the app allow you to travel the worlds’ art museums on your phone but also launched a timely interactive feature on their app: Art Transfer.
大家有否想過自己拍攝的照片也可增添館藏名畫的藝術元素﹖ 這個新增的功能就能將大家拍攝的相片與美術珍藏結合成全新藝術品。有別於其他自拍濾鏡，「Art Transfer」利用 Google AI 演算法模型分析兩張圖像，然後整合成一張全新圖像，用家一機在手就能跟 Google 藝術與文化創作出獨一無二的藝術風格。有賴英國國家美術館及日本 MOA 美術館等文化藝術機構協助，提供多款藝術作品包括蒙娜麗莎、梵高、Andy Warhol、草間彌生等作品風格。
The ‘Art Transfer’ function allows users to take their own photos and combine them with famous existing artworks as a whole new creation. Unlike other image filtering apps, ‘Art Transfer’ is powered by an algorithmic model created by Google AI that analyses uploaded photos and algorithmically recreates the images with inspiration from the specific art styles chosen. With the help of cultural institutions around the world such as the National Gallery (London) and the MOA Museum of Art, the app was able to incorporate a variety of art styles including the infamous Mona Lisa and the works of Van Gogh, Andy Warhol as well as Kusama Yayoi, etc.
只需簡單 5 步就能使用 Google 藝術與文化的「Art Transfer」功能:
You only have to follow 5 easy steps to use Google Arts & Culture app’s ‘Art Transfer’ function:
Step 1
Android、和 iOS 流動裝置，在 Google Play 或 App Store 下載最新版本即可。
Google Arts & Culture app is a free app that supports both Android and iOS device, simply visit Google Play or App store to download the app.
Step 2
點選在程式中的「相機」，並選擇「Art Transfer」。
Select the camera icon and select ‘Art Transfer’ on the menu.
Step 3
你可選擇拍照或選取相片檔案，然後選擇藝術風格。
You may choose to take a photo or select images from your photo library, then you may choose an art style of your choice.
Step 4
你可利用右上方的剪裁工具勾畫出貼上藝術風格的部份，亦可利用右上方第二個的反向選取工具選取背景。
For more customization, you may use the scissors icon to select parts of the image that you want the style to be applied to; to reverse the style so as it is applied to the un-selected parts of the image, select the teardrop icon below the aforementioned icon.
Step 5
點選在程式中的「相機」按「靜態」或「GIF」儲存並分享你的全新藝術作品。
Select ‘still’ to save your image as a still image or ‘GIF’ as a 4-second GIF and share your new creation!
日漸進步的電子科技改變了日常，單單利用一個AI程式就能為平平無奇的照片注入藝術元素，為大家的每一天增添一點藝術色彩。 大家也不妨與家人和朋友試用這個新功能，帶領新藝術潮流，同時也可多了解經典作品背後的故事。
Say goodbye to banal everyday life and refill colour into your life with Google’s ‘Art Transer’ function. With a little help of AI, give your everyday photographs an artistic twist and discover your own unique style!
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To show how simple it is to use this feature, I have created all the images used in this post.