Ghibli Art

Why in news?

• After the update of the fourth model of ChatGPT by Open AI, the images of Studio Ghibli-art created from this model have gone viral on the Internet.

About Ghibli Art

• Father of Art: Famous Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki
• Studio Ghibli: Hayao Miyazaki co-founded ‘Studio Ghibli’ on June 15, 1985 with director Isao Takahata and producer Toshio Suzuki.
  • Currently, the images created by the Ghibli art style are widely recognized due to Studio Ghibli.
• Famous films of Studio Ghibli
  • My Neighbor Totoro (1988)
  • Princess Mononoke (1997)
  • Grave of the Fireflies (1988)
  • Spirited Away (2001)
  • Howl’s Moving Castle (2004)

Origin of the word Ghibli

• The name Ghibli comes from a Libyan Arabi c word meaning ‘hot desert wind blowing in North Africa’
• Historically, the word Jibli was used by Italian pilots to describe the hot Mediterranean wind.
• Hayao Miyazaki chose this name to bring a new and fresh air to the world of animation.

Characteristics of Ghibli art

• Hand-drawn animation: Commitment to traditional techniques gives this art form a tangible and realistic quality.
• Fantasy world: Rich backgrounds and environments immerse the viewer in a fantasy world.
• Emotional tone: Images often explore universal themes such as nature, identity, and human relationships.
• Magical realism: It blends everyday life with fantasy elements.

Limitations of Ghibli art

• Copyright issue: To address this, Open AI has implemented restrictions to prevent drawings in the style of living artists. However, broad studio styles such as Jibli are still allowed.
• Technical issues: Some users, especially those in the free category, have reported problems with failed prompts due to content policy restrictions.