The Purpose of this Blog
The purpose of this blog is to explore the spectrum of interaction between art and science and how these two ways of approaching the truth relate to each other both socially and culturally. We believe that the best art and science uses approaches from both ways of observing the world and that this is well worth the time to study and discuss. We plan to focus on the following things.
- The Scientific Enhancement of Art - Created through science and technology to help artists express themselves in new and exciting ways.
- The Artistic Enhancement of Science – The use of artistic methodology to enhance creativity or add value in science and technology.
- The nature of art.
- The art of nature.
- Instances of the marriage of art and science. Any combination of art and science that enhances the enjoyment and meaning of life.
- Any combination of art and science that exposes myth and superstition and promotes the truth.
- Cultural and social implications of art, science and the combination of the two.
- Examples showing that almost anyone can enhance their life by opening the door to exploration and adventure using the keys of art and science.
- Links to and interactions with other sites and blogs that emphasize any of the above.
Types of Art
When we refer to art, we mean art in a broad inclusive sense of the term. This will include the fine arts of drawing, painting and sculpture. It will also include the creative and performing arts of music, writing, theatre, craftsmanship and any other means that people use to express themselves. The main criteria is that of free artistic creative expression of thoughts and ideas.
Types of Science
Science will include both the natural sciences and the social sciences. The main criteria here is that the scientific method is strictly being followed.
This will be done in a way that is fun and adventuresome. We hope to do this in a creative and artistic way that encourages dialog and subsequent understanding from those who honor us by visiting and reading what we have to offer. This will be a collaboration of Danny Ringo who is a scientist that loves art and music, Sandra Ringo who is an artist that loves science, and Aaron Ringo who is a luthier and musician that will contribute mainly on the subject of music and the art and science of building guitars.
Links of Interest
Fine Arts entry from Wikipedia
Creative Arts entry from Wikipedia
Natural Sciences entry from Wikipedia