Episode 33

Intern Grace Gulick Introduces MidJourney

In this episode of AI for the Humanities, intern Grace Gulick—a Computer Science major with a minor in Art at the University of Delaware—explores MidJourney, an AI-powered image generator that’s redefining how we think about visual creativity. Grace tests MidJourney’s ability to imitate the Italian Renaissance style, compares it to historical examples, and reflects on what makes human-created art distinct. She also raises important ethical issues surrounding copyright, ownership, and the growing role of AI in digital art. Highlights include: • AI-generated vs. traditional Renaissance portrait comparisons • Critical discussion of copyright and originality • The limits of AI in physical and conceptual art • Tips for using MidJourney ethically and creatively A must-watch for artists, students, educators, and technologists thinking critically about the future of art.