By
David Corne, University of Reading
Peter Bentley, University College London, U.K.
Description
The use of evolution for creative problem solving is one of the most exciting and potentially significant areas in computer science
today. Evolutionary computation is a way of solving problems, or generating designs, using mechanisms derived from natural evolution.
This book concentrates on applying important ideas in evolutionary computation to creative areas, such as art, music, architecture, and
design. It shows how human interaction, new representations, and approaches such as open-ended evolution can extend the capabilities
of evolutionary computation from optimization of existing solutions to innovation and the generation of entirely new and original solutions.
This book takes a fresh look at creativity, exploring what it is and how the actions of evolution can resemble it. Examples of
novel evolved solutions are presented in a variety of creative disciplines. The editors have compiled contributions by leading researchers
in each discipline.
If you are a savvy and curious computing professional, a computer-literate artist, musician or designer,
or a specialist in evolutionary computation and its applications, you will find this a fascinating survey of the most interesting work
being done in the area today.
