Using ChatGPT and Midjourney to Generate Chinese Landscape Painting of Tang Poem ‘The Difficult Road to Shu’

Abstract

Using artificial intelligence (AI)-generated image technology, we explore the landscape paintings of the Tang poet. Two powerful tools, ChatGPT and Midjourney, are used to create high-quality paintings that capture the essence of the traditional Chinese landscape and incorporate modern AI-generated content technology (AIGC). We compare three versions of the poem Difficult Road to Shu. These results are calculated by providing different prompts for creating Midjourney images. By highlighting the similarities and differences between the three versions of poetry in terms of landscape scenery description and aesthetic style, the research result shows how AI-generated content creates various creative outputs of different styles, allowing artists and content creators to experiment with new forms of expression. Furthermore, it is highlighted how AI-generated content technologies improves students' understanding of traditional cultural elements while promoting creativity through modern tools.