Science and art offer a unique perspective to the world by exploring different realms. It is important to consider creating art through science. It can also help to see the world of science in an artistic eye.
Art and Science can be used together to create something new. For example, if you were to combine the scientific method with painting, you could create paintings that are more realistic, than what we normally have access to today. The way that this could be done is by creating a sort of hybrid between an oil painting and a photograph.
This could be done by taking a series of photographs of a subject through varied lighting conditions. All of these photographs could then be combined using some sort of digital process to produce a realistic painting. It should be noted, that this process is not exact; hence, the name hybrid. By combining the scientific method with the creation of paintings, we could create a more realistic view of the world.
Another way that science and art can work together is by using experiments to test the theories of renowned artists. This method could be used to test the theories of painters or musicians. Through experimenting with these theories, we could discover some that are true and some that are false.
This would lead to the discovery of new theories and the elimination of old ones. It is important to keep in mind, that while experiments conducted by amateurs may yield inaccurate results, experiments conducted by professionals must be done with great care to avoid error. This process could be used to discover, which theories of the arts are useful, which are not useful and which are completely false. This could lead to the future development of scientific thought or scientific thought in general.
A Look At The Past And Present
To better understand the situation of the arts in today's society and how they have evolved, it's instructive to look at the past. Throughout history, the arts have gone through several different evolutions. These evolutions include the following:
The clay period of the arts occurred during human evolution. Humans began creating artwork using simple objects, such as stones and sticks. These were the precursor to cave paintings and other similar artworks, that we still create today.
The written word period of the arts was later experienced by many ancient civilizations. They would create and create literature until most of it was lost to time. This is similar to how some of our modern literature is forgotten today.
The gold period of the arts was experienced by ancient civilizations, such as the Greeks and the Romans. During this period, the arts were at their height. Despite their newfound technological advances, the Romans made many artists a part of their society. These included playwrights, poets, orators and choreographers.
During the Middle Ages, the arts went through a slow decline. This was largely due to the rise of religion. As a result, it was frowned upon to be excessively creative. In addition, large parts of the population such as the peasants were simply not literate.
The Renaissance period of the arts was marked by a slow increase in the arts. It began in Italy and eventually spread to most of Western Europe. Many of today's modern ideas in art and architecture originated in the Renaissance.
Finally, we have the modern age of the arts. During this period, many new and powerful artistic mediums were created. These included films, television, video games, technology-based art and much more. Although artistic creation in these mediums is not at a "humble" beginning, the arts continue to develop and change with each new artistic revolution.
Despite the numerous artistic revolutions throughout history, one thing remains the same: People enjoy creating art. In fact, it can even be argued, that the arts are what keep society together.
How Art and Science Manifest In Their Own Worlds
The world we live in today is a result of scientific thought and discovery. Without the scientific method, society would not be able to produce technology, such as the printing press or internal combustion engine. Even the appreciation of the arts, that we have today would not exist without scientific thought.
Take for instance the study of music. Before the invention of the musical staff, notating music was very difficult and inaccurate. With the staff, it became much easier and more accurate to notate music. The staves, that you see today are in large part due to scientific thought.
The arts and sciences are intertwined and interdependent. The future of the world lies with the successful combination of the two. If the arts and sciences are kept separate, it will lead to a slow decay of both. This is evident in the world today. If the arts are separated from the sciences, technological advances will not be made, which is evident with the social issues we face today.
Although the world could be run on a more scientific basis, this would not be a better world. The extent of the arts and sciences in our society should be equal. This will lead to a world in which the arts and sciences are appreciated for what they are, not for what they can give us.
Science And The Artist's Creative Process
Painting is an art form and requires a certain creative process. The sciences of biology, chemistry and physics are intertwined with the artistic process. One cannot be considered without the other. It is important to understand the scientific process in order to appreciate the artistic process.
The scientific process involves a lot of careful observation, conclusion and experimentation. The artist's process is not completely devoid of these activities, but they tend to be more involved in the final result. For a scientific explanation of the creative process, we can look to the field of psychology.
The Creative Process:
Observation:
The artist observes something in the world around them and records it in their mind. This may be a shape, a pattern, a color or any other detail, that they observe.
Conclusions:
The artist makes many conclusions about what they have observed. These conclusions can be personal and interpretive, such as a change in the position of a shape. They may also be universal and descriptive, such as referring to a shape as a "star."
Experimentation:
The artist applies their conclusions to the experimentation involved in creating their artwork. The experimentation may go on for hours, days, weeks or even months with varied results.
Re-Observation:
After experimentation the artist re-observes their artwork. The artist may notice something different about their new creation, that they did not originally notice during their initial observation. This may involve a new pattern, a different combination of shapes or just an increased appreciation of the artwork in general.
Although this is a very simplified explanation of the scientific process, it serves its purpose.
Finale Thoughts
The arts play an important role in different societies. They can be a means of expression and connection to others. They can be a way of life or, at least, an important part of one. They are important in that they allow people to be creative and not follow the same old boring routines, that many jobs require today.
The arts teach discipline, patience, focus and many other important life skills. In the right environment, they can also lower stress, increase empathy and serve as a social equalizer.
Art is everywhere in our world. It can be found in the forms of music, dance, theatre, painting, sculpture and much more. Today, the arts are experiencing a new golden age. Thanks to technology and the internet, many artists can now make a living from their work. If you're serious about your craft, this is the age for you.
Regardless of your chosen field, the important thing is to appreciate and enjoy it for what it is: an art form.
Science have been with us us ever since. I could even say it was there before technolgy. Because technology is applied science.