AI Art Quiz: Real Painting or AI-Generated?
Can you tell a real Van Gogh from an AI-generated copy? Modern AI can replicate artistic styles with stunning accuracy. Put your art knowledge to the test.
What's in This Quiz?
We show you 4 versions of iconic paintings — one is the original masterpiece, three are generated by AI. Your challenge: identify the real artwork.
The quiz features works from some of the most famous artists in history, including:
- Leonardo da Vinci — Mona Lisa
- Vincent van Gogh — The Starry Night, Café Terrace at Night, Irises
- Edvard Munch — The Scream
- Gustav Klimt — The Kiss
- Claude Monet — Impression, Sunrise
- Caspar David Friedrich — Wanderer above the Sea of Fog
- ...and more
Can AI Really Replicate Famous Art?
AI image generators have learned from millions of artworks. They can mimic brushstrokes, color palettes, and composition — but they're not perfect. Subtle details often give them away: slightly off proportions, unnatural textures, or inconsistent lighting.
Art experts and casual viewers alike find this quiz surprisingly challenging. The AI-generated versions are created using models like DALL-E 3, Stable Diffusion, and Google Imagen.
Tips for Spotting AI Art
- Study the brushwork — real paintings have intentional, varied strokes
- Check fine details — AI often simplifies intricate patterns
- Look at faces — eyes and expressions are hard for AI to get right
- Notice the color depth — real paintings have subtle color variations
