VSAR 330 - Art and Science: Historical and Contemporary Practice

Units: 3

Surveys the connection between art and science from the Renaissance to the present, focusing on themes including space, time, process, pattern, and material. Introduces the structural parallels between art and science as well as the cultural and ethical issues surrounding science as they are reflected through art. Lecture and readings will be supplemented by videos and field trips, as well as visiting artists and scientists.