Course Details
Country:
Japan
Institution:
Akita International University
Course Title:
Science and Art : Cultural History, Theory, Criticism
Course Number:
ART310
Course Description:
This interdisciplinary course explores the history of intersections and interplays between Science and Art from inventions of ancient civilizations until today’s digital media, discussing on: Investigation of natural phenomena and creation of Fine Arts through Liberal Arts in the Renaissance, “natural philosophers” during the Enlightenment, role of subjectivity / objectivity with scientific method, and the “science” of aesthetics including color science, the separation of Science from Art, “The Two Cultures” debate in the 20th century, the compelling history of image-making with new theories and technologies in the late 20th and early 21st century (string theory in physics, computer graphics), even the recent claims of “neuroaesthetics” and neuroscience, as well as hybrids such as “bio art”, “new media art”, and “nano-science” as art. This course solicits participation of students who have an interest in the sciences, technologies, art, architecture and music.
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
ENGH 308
Attachment Files:
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