This week’s topic focuses on the combination of space and
art. Most people find space interesting for the same reason why people find
nanotechnology interesting—people are fascinated by what they cannot see with
the naked eye (Griffin). There is a kind of mystery and allure when it comes to
outer space—how far does it expand, is there a limit to space, are there any
other beings out there, etc. along with the beauty of the stars and the
planets. I believe this mystery is what attracts many artists. To me, art is
all about perception. In the case of space, because there are still many
unanswered questions, artists can use mold their version of space into anything
they want. Thus, artists are able to use the vast, mysterious unknown of space
to convey any complicated emotions that they feel.
For example, “space art” (Wikipedia) represents what modern artists perceive as the wonders of the Universe. Perception is important not only for the artists, but for everyone as well. For example, the Geocentric Model of the solar system prominent up until the early modern period claimed that all of the planets in the solar system as well as the sun all revolved around Earth (Howell).
This perception of space was thought to be true by many. However, Copernicus had a different perception of the Solar System and proposed the Heliocentric Model in which the Sun was the center of the Solar System (Miller et. al).
Differing perception can help move knowledge forward, which is why art is so important. Art allows artists from many different backgrounds to display their differing perception for the world to see, in the hopes that mankind can benefit from it, or at least learn from it. I believe this is why Professor Vesna mentioned that the intersection of space and art sums up all of the previous topics—it shows just how being exposed to differing perception of art can be beneficial to all.
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| Space Art - "Pillars of Creation" |
For example, “space art” (Wikipedia) represents what modern artists perceive as the wonders of the Universe. Perception is important not only for the artists, but for everyone as well. For example, the Geocentric Model of the solar system prominent up until the early modern period claimed that all of the planets in the solar system as well as the sun all revolved around Earth (Howell).
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| Geocentric Model |
This perception of space was thought to be true by many. However, Copernicus had a different perception of the Solar System and proposed the Heliocentric Model in which the Sun was the center of the Solar System (Miller et. al).
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| Heliocentric Model |
Differing perception can help move knowledge forward, which is why art is so important. Art allows artists from many different backgrounds to display their differing perception for the world to see, in the hopes that mankind can benefit from it, or at least learn from it. I believe this is why Professor Vesna mentioned that the intersection of space and art sums up all of the previous topics—it shows just how being exposed to differing perception of art can be beneficial to all.
Citations
Griffin, Michael. “Why Explore Space?” NASA. 18 Jan. 2007. Web.
Howell, Elizabeth. “What Is The Difference Between the
Geocentric and Heliocentric Models of the Solar System?” Universe Today. 23 Jan. 2012. Web.
Miller, Patrick. “The Center of the Galaxy.” Solar System Exploration. 21 Feb. 2011.
Web.
“Space Art.” Wikipedia.
Wikipedia Foundation. Web.
Vesna, Victoria. “Unit 9: Space + Art” 2012. Lecture.
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