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“Simple Mens Muscle Anatomy” Technology, medicine, and art have been critically intertwined for a long time. According to Professor Vesna, one of the oldest ties we can see are through practices of plastic surgery, which originated out of war. She mentions that medical practices, such as plastic surgery, has been considered artistic performances from 4000 years ago.   Although in modern times art and medicine have become separate practices, both have been integrated to enhance each other’s practices through the use of technology. For example, artist and professor Diane Gromala developed a VR program to treat phobias, Parkinson’s, and anxiety that is used in over 20 hospitals in the US (TedxTalks).   One of the most fascinating and innovative amalgamations of art and medicine technology is the use of MRI and 3D printing. MRI’s have been used for medical purposes since the 1990s after its development by Raymond Damadian (Uttal). Soon after, artist Justine Cooper...

Robotics and Art "Humanoid Robot Artwork" Technology has changed our lives immensely. From the creation of the printing press to the automobile, it is clear that technology has become an integral part of our lives. What is less clear is the extent to which art has affected/been affected by technology, specifically robots. In fact, the concept of robots is rooted in art, as the notion was first introduced through theatre by playwright Capek (Vesna).   Walter Benjamin believed otherwise, as he wrote that mechanical reproduction has destroyed the concepts of uniqueness, authenticity, and tradition which he refers to as “aura”. Although Benjamin does not refer specifically to robots in his writing, his idea of technology destroying art can also be challenged by the amalgamation of robotics and art.  According to Lim, Robotics and art are inseparable concepts as the accessibility of technology (like computers) has allowed for the combination of the two, ultimatel...

Science, Technology, and Music:              How Are They Related? Image of Music and Science I attended this event with the assumption that I would learn, through the contents and theme of the concert, how arts and sciences are intertwined. Contrary to my assumption, I experienced, rather than bluntly learn about, the amalgamation of music (arts) and science that is prevalent around us. More specifically, I was able to witness how the arts and sciences are intertwined, especially through the use of technology, as Professor Vesna taught in Unit 1.   The event was a simple concert featuring Jungle Rhythm, a local band that performed various hip-hop songs about a wide variety of topics including politics, comedy, and love. Although the performance was very pleasurable, the content of the performance had little to do with what we’ve learned so far in this course. However, the bigger picture concerning the overarching concept of music...

Mathematics and Art The importance and prevalence of mathematics in our world can be seen in our everyday lives. Literature, economics, and technology are few of the countless categories that have been impacted/developed through the incorporation of math. This week’s lecture by Professor Vesna has revealed to me the extent to which math impacts art. Perspective Painting Math and Art have been heavily correlated with each other throughout history. For example, the use of geometry to develop perspective in art, allows for reproduction of reality in artworks such as the Last Supper by Da Vinci. The Last Supper Da Vinci was a reputable for his incorporation of mathematics in art. His use of perspective, which uses the science/math of optics, geometry, and physics, is what makes his artwork so realistic and engaging. However, his employment of the “Golden Ratio”, which Professor Vesna explains “brings about a harmonic effect in artwork” fascinated me the most. ...

(clip art of education) Snow’s idea of two cultures in education (Sciences vs. Arts) was not a new notion for me. My initial standpoint on the dichotomy of the two was a stereotypical one. Coming from South Korea, I shared the belief that many nations (such as S.K or India) still hold that traditional (phyiscal/natural) sciences is uninteresting, yet imperative to success and arts (theological/metaphysical) is fascinating, yet unnecessary. Professor Vesna articulated that this type of perception leads to problems, as cultures’ uncooperative approaches concerning the other causes lack of communication and innovation in both fields. She adds that bridging them together to create “something else”, referred to as the third culture, may be the key.   (Image of Thinking Minds) Living in Great Britain during a time where sciences was undervalued in relation to the humanities, Snow articulated that Sciences is the dominant field of study. However, people like...