These past few weeks have included in class discussions of science and art. The two have been interconnected for centuries and continue to grow together in this modern age.
Depicted below is a literal example of this concept in action. These figures, studies in the Natural History Museum of Florence, are depictions of the internal human body. The bodies were all posed differently making them into works of art that combine the aesthetic and scientific realms.
Depicted below is a literal example of this concept in action. These figures, studies in the Natural History Museum of Florence, are depictions of the internal human body. The bodies were all posed differently making them into works of art that combine the aesthetic and scientific realms.
This may have been the extent of scientific innovation in the 17th century, however modern technology has bloomed significantly. The turn of the 21st century opened up a whole new realm of artistic capabilities through scientific discovery and technological innovations that have provided endless mediums to create with. Some argue that technology is ruining the craft of art but I would have to strongly disagree. Science and technology are only expanding the artistic mind in new ways. After all, hasn't art almost always been known for innovation and pushing the boundaries throughout history?
I agree completely with the connections you draw between science and art. Furthermore, I hope that the omnipresent fortification between the two practices will help to open new doors regarding art education. With scientific themes becoming so dominant in the art world, I believe that there should be more artists studying neuroscience, cognitive science, gerontology, etc. in addition to their art classes.
ReplyDeleteThe evolution of the relationship between art and science is a very interesting topic. What started as artists depicting physical things, like these wax sculptures, has blossomed into a multitude of of different paths as our knowledge of the universe has expanded. Artists can now use computers and entirely new technology to pursue this ancient discipline of creating art.
ReplyDeleteArt and science are constantly pushing each other, growing and developing. They work together to help further our understanding of the world. These wax figures display that perfectly they are instruments of science and simultaneously a magnificent study of the human form.
ReplyDeleteIt is interesting to think that science and art perfectly correlate to one another. Artists in the period of the Renaissance were curious to understand the aspect of the human body and many experimented with dissections in order to grasp a better of perspective of the function of the human body. As our technology keeps developing it is only natural for artists to use science in their works in the new millenium we live in.
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