@article{article_1573087, title={Poetic limits of AI: a study on the visual representation of Mevlana’s works}, journal={Journal for the Interdisciplinary Art and Education}, volume={5}, pages={51–61}, year={2024}, DOI={10.5281/zenodo.14593826}, author={Aydoğan Kaymaz, Ayça and Akoğlu, Eren}, keywords={AI, Mevlana, Textual analysis, Visualization}, abstract={This study examines how concepts and themes in the works of Mevlana are visually expressed using Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms. Born in 1207 in Balkh, one of the most important centers of Sufi thought, Mevlana left a rich literary legacy in both poetry and prose. His works, with their profound spiritual messages, have remained influential until today. In today’s digital age, artificial intelligence offers new possibilities to interpret and visualize these timeless themes. Artificial intelligence, which simulates cognitive processes such as perception and decision-making, increases efficiency and provides new insights in various sectors. In this study, prompts created with artificial intelligence based on Mevlana’s poems were used and how these spiritual themes were expressed visually was analyzed. By adopting the qualitative research method of textual analysis, the study investigates how artificial intelligence transforms Mevlana’s poetic language into modern visual forms. By adopting qualitative methods that emphasize the constructed and open-ended nature of reality, this study reveals the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in the field of art and Sufi philosophy. Analyzing the visual outputs produced by artificial intelligence, the article aims to offer an original perspective on how Mevlana ’s works can be re-imagined in the digital space. This analysis, by focusing on the synergy between artificial intelligence and mystical philosophy, fosters fresh discussions about how technology, art, and spirituality intersect.}, number={Special Issue: Mevlana’s Philosophy and Art}, publisher={Genç Bilge Yayıncılık}