November 2012 Blog Posts (6)

Differences between science-art (science illustration), science based art and technology assisted art

Science based art is different from technology assisted art. In technology assisted art tech is used in creating any form of art and with any theme. Science has nothing to do with this art except for assisting in creating it.

Science-art is used to communicate science through art. Even an illiterate person can understand science when shown in a picture form. That…

An art of capturing beautiful images in camera and producing it on a photographic film is known as Photography. Nowadays, business, science and art have many uses of Photography. Photography has been started with black-and-white. Black-and-white photography is famous for its classic look and lower cost. Many photographers use the techniques to create black and white from colour digital images also and they also use the cameras that shoot monochrome.…

A VIEW FROM THE WORLD OF SCIENCE

The most erroneous stories are those we think we know best -- and therefore never scrutinize or question. -Stephen Jay Gould, paleontologist, biologist, author (1941-2002)

Tall claims are being made regarding art's contribution to the world of science. It is also being said that the combination of art and science will bring in more development in all the spheres including science and business. However, despite all the positive noises made by the…

I came across an interesting criticism which I feel should be taken seriously by all the people working in the area of science-art. Therefore I am posting it here:

This criticism is made BY Mr. Stephen Nowlin

V.P., Director, Williamson Gallery at Art Center College of Design, Greater Los Angeles Area , USA

With special permission from Mr. Stephen Nowlin, I am using this for my articles and book

( I have posted this criticism on Art Lab as I agree with him to some…