| Volume 26 Number 27 | July 31, 2025 |
Integrating AI into Art Education: Reimagining Classical Styles with Microsoft Copilot
Muwaffaq Abdulmajid
The Public Authority for Applied Education and Training, Kuwait
Citation: Abdulmajid, M. (2025). Integrating AI into Art Education: Reimagining Classical Styles with Microsoft Copilot. International Journal of Education & the Arts, 26(27). http://doi.org/10.26209/ijea26n27
Abstract
This study investigated the potential of Microsoft Copilot, an artificial intelligence (AI) image generator, as a creative tool for 30 undergraduate art education students in Kuwait. The research explored how Copilot could synthesize classical artistic styles with contemporary themes using prompts inspired by six historical artists. Students generated AI-based artwork that merged iconic stylistic features with modern visual motifs. Evaluations by experienced art educators using a structured five-criteria rubric indicated that Copilot effectively reproduced historical styles while fostering creative experimentation and adaptive learning. Through iterative prompt refinement, students enhanced stylistic fidelity, developed critical thinking, and deepened their engagement with traditional art practices. While the findings highlight Copilot’s potential as an educational tool, the study also raises important concerns regarding originality, authorship, and ethical use of AI-generated content. These results contribute to the ongoing discourse on integrating AI into creative education and its implications for innovative and responsible pedagogy.
