Though art and
science are separated undeniably, their collaborations are prevalent since long
time ago. The connection of art and math is a good example of how art is
influenced by science. According to the lecture, without the use of
mathematical principals, art works are neither rational nor enjoyable. For
example, below are two paintings of the Virgin Mary. In the first painting, the
bodies look lifeless without the use of proper proportion of human body. It’s
worth mentioning that in this painting, baby Jesus has the body of a mature
human being. Also, the improper use of light and shadow make the bodies and the
background flat.
With the use of
mathematical principals, the second painting looks more realistic. The
characters look realistic because of the right combination of light and shadow,
the right body proportion of both adult and babies, and the rational facial
expressions. Also, the use of vanishing point gives the background the proper
depth and space.
Two versions of poster of the same movie shows the different attitudes towards artificial intelligence of easterners and westerners.While the asian version focus on the romantic relationship between human being and cyborg, the english version exaggerates the moral conflict.
On the other hand,
the link between art and robotics would be a good example of how art influence
the development of science. While the development of robots during industrialization
caused the worries of artists, the creation of cyborgs in art works of multiple
forms encourages the studies of artificial intelligence. Among all the
countries, Japan is especially passionate about the studies of robotics and
cyborgs. Growing up in East Asia under the belief that technology is the power
of modernization and the influence of recent Japanese pop culture, I can
totally understand the friendly attitude of East Asians towards cyborgs.
This video shows the reaction of western elders to Japanese Vocoloids, a humanized music software which is treated as a real star in by its Japanese fans.
Anonymous. Madonna and Child on a Curved Throne.
1200’s. Tempera on penal. National Gallery of Art.
Raphael. Madonna del cardellino. 1506. Oil paint.
Uffizi Gallery, Palazzo Medici Riccardi.
Sohu.com Inc.
“Cyborg She Posters”. 7 Jun, 2011. Web. 1 Jul, 2014.http://data.yule.sohu.com/movie/data/23751/posters.shtml
Moviepostershop. “Cyborg
She”. Web. 1 Jul, 2014. http://www.moviepostershop.com/cyborg-she-movie-poster-2008
The Fine Bros. "Elders React to Vocaloids! (Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Rin/Len)". Youtube. Youtube, 18 Apr, 2013. Web. 1 Jul, 2014. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHhluDhVtjU
The Fine Bros. "Elders React to Vocaloids! (Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Rin/Len)". Youtube. Youtube, 18 Apr, 2013. Web. 1 Jul, 2014. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHhluDhVtjU
Hi Shuoyan,
ReplyDeleteI liked your comparison of the two pictures of the virgin mary. Very good point about what a difference perspective, depth and other details such as shadowing make.
I was slightly confused about the mention of easterners and westerners in regards to the movie covers. I feel like you were on the right track but maybe didn't quite come through with your point? I am very interested to see what you meant there though because it is interesting insight.
Love that you attached a video also.
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ReplyDeleteHey Shuoyan!
ReplyDeleteThe use of the two different pictures of the Virgin Mary really emphasized the importance of proportions when creating art. The message being portrayed and overall beauty of the painting changes drastically when one takes into account other methods for creating art. I enjoyed hearing about your personal experiences about growing up in East Asia and the beliefs towards technology. Those instances tend to become more instilled with us when we start looking at these topics more in depth.