Why Science Needs Art: From Historical to Moder, Roche, Commins, Farina..

Taylor & Francis

Why Science Needs ArtFrom Historical to Modern Day Perspectives\nAuthor(s): Richard Roche, Sean Commins, Francesca Farina\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138959224, 978-1138959224\nSynopsis\nWhy Science Needs Art explores the complex relationship between these seemingly polarised fields. Reflecting on a time when art and science were considered inseparable and symbiotic pursuits, the book discusses how they have historically informed and influenced each other, before considering how public perception of the relationship between these disciplines has fundamentally changed.\n\nScience and art have something very important in common: they both seek to reduce something infinitely complex to something simpler. Using examples from diverse areas including microscopy, brain injury, classical art, and data visualization, the book delves into the history of the intersection of these two disciplines, before considering cur.