The Art of Science
Artists and artworks inspired by science
Published on 27. May 2021
Book
Hardback
224 pages
978-1-78739-456-8 (ISBN)
Description
Art and science - they may seem like opposites, but throughout history there have been visionaries who have brought together these contrasting subjects.
The Art of Science explores the work of 40 such artists and artist-scientists, uncovering how these innovators have designed futuristic technology centuries ahead of its time, investigated time and space through abstract art, and created sculpture informed by NASA technology.
An expertly curated selection of artists from many different cultures and eras - including Huang Quan, Leonardo da Vinci, Johannes Vermeer, Anna Atkins, Olafur Eliasson and Anicka Yi - this book tells the story of the vital partnership between art and science, with over 200 lavish illustrations.
The Art of Science explores the work of 40 such artists and artist-scientists, uncovering how these innovators have designed futuristic technology centuries ahead of its time, investigated time and space through abstract art, and created sculpture informed by NASA technology.
An expertly curated selection of artists from many different cultures and eras - including Huang Quan, Leonardo da Vinci, Johannes Vermeer, Anna Atkins, Olafur Eliasson and Anicka Yi - this book tells the story of the vital partnership between art and science, with over 200 lavish illustrations.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Headline Publishing Group
Product notice
Trade binding
Illustrations
200 clr photos and illus
Dimensions
Height: 291 mm
Width: 253 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
1510 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78739-456-8 (9781787394568)
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05/2021
Welbeck
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Persons
Heather Barnett is an artist, researcher and educator working with natural phenomena and complex systems. She is Pathway Leader of MA Art and Science at Central Saint Martins (University of the Arts London).
Nathan Cohen is an artist, educator and writer. He is an established research professional engaged in art and science projects internationally, and is course leader of MA Art and Science at Central Saint Martins.
Adrian Holme is an artist, educator, writer and editor. He lectures on MA Art and Science, CSM, and has a background in biological science and fine art. He is an associate editor on the Journal of Illustration.
Nathan Cohen is an artist, educator and writer. He is an established research professional engaged in art and science projects internationally, and is course leader of MA Art and Science at Central Saint Martins.
Adrian Holme is an artist, educator, writer and editor. He lectures on MA Art and Science, CSM, and has a background in biological science and fine art. He is an associate editor on the Journal of Illustration.
Content
Introduction * Being Human and the Post-human * Alchemy and the Cosmos * The Natural and the Post-natural * Ecologies and Environments * Machines and Systems * Bibliography * Index.