Posts Tagged ‘art and science’
What can scientists learn from artists?
January 26, 2014
In comparing approaches to art and science, I notice that certain shared skills tend to be better taught to artists while others are addressed more clearly in science lessons. Let’s look, today, at aspects of the artistic approach that some scientists may find helpful. My intention here is not to be unfairly critical, but to trigger positive discussion. If you […]
2014 | Blog | Tags: art and science, blog, Leonardo
Art vs. science: a closer look
January 9, 2014
Following on from my previous article, let’s now look more closely at the approaches of scientists and artists. Can they really have much in common? I’ll start by outlining scientific procedure, and then see how the artistic process compares. Scientific procedure Oxford English Dictionary definition of “scientific”: “a method or procedure that has characterized natural science since […]
2014 | Blog | Tags: art and science, Degas
Art and science: Is there any overlap?
December 16, 2013
Above: Joseph Wright of Derby “An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump”, 1768, oil on canvas I’m currently furthering my veterinary knowledge in order to specialise in small animal rehabilitation. In addition to fantastic practical sessions, this course has sent me back to the dissection lab, and to the library in search of […]