Tag #Achilles

How does the detailed description of Achilles' shield in Homer's Iliad foreshadow the capabilities and implications of modern AI image generation tools?

The description of Achilles' shield in Homer's Iliad, a detailed depiction of scenes and objects, is argued to be a precursor to AI image generation. This passage initiated the literary genre of ekphrasis, where artistic works are described in words, requiring interpretation and adding the author's vision. The popularity of this passage led to recreations of the shield in various forms.